Ms Pennycuick's Year 10 Narrative Writers

Which of the following best describes plot progression?

• The sequence of events in a story from start to finish.

• The background information provided at the beginning of a story.

• The climax or turning point of a story.

• The resolution or outcome of a story's conflict.

In narrative writing, dialogue is used to:

• Describe the setting in detail.

• Provide information about the plot.

• Show interactions between characters.

• Present the theme of the story.

Which of the following is NOT a component of plot structure?

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Theme

• Climax

Subplots in a story:

• Distract the reader from the main plot.

• Are unrelated to the main plot.

• Can provide depth and complexity to the main plot.

• Should resolve before the main plot.

Which narrative writing technique involves the use of vivid descriptions to convey a scene or character?

• Dialogue

• Exposition

• Imagery

• Monologue

Plot pacing refers to:

• The speed at which the story's plot develops.

• The sequence of events in a story.

• The climax of the story.

• The resolution of the story's conflict.

Suspense and tension in a story are used to:

• Quickly resolve conflicts.

• Keep the reader engaged and interested.

• Introduce new characters.

• Describe the setting in detail.

Effective dialogue in narrative writing should:

• Only provide exposition.

• Be used sparingly and only for major plot points.

• Reflect the character's personality and advance the plot.

• Be identical for all characters to maintain consistency.

The climax of a story usually:

• Introduces the characters and setting.

• Occurs at the end of the story, wrapping up all loose ends.

• Is the moment of greatest tension, where the main conflict heads towards resolution.

• Provides a break in the tension before the story concludes.

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

• "He was sad to leave."

• "The sun set slowly, painting the sky in hues of orange, pink, and purple."

• "She said she would think about it."

• "The theory was difficult to understand."