Narrative Techniques, Narrative Structures, & Author's Craft

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a narrative technique that provides hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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What does personification mean?

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Personification is a literary device where human traits are given to non-human things.

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Define symbolism in literature.

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Symbolism is the use of a person, place, or thing to represent ideas or concepts.

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What is a cliffhanger?

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A cliffhanger is a suspenseful situation that leaves the reader eager to find out what happens next.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the purpose of imagery in narrative?

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Imagery uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, enhancing the experience of the narrative.

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What does the term 'narrative structure' refer to?

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Narrative structure refers to the framework that underlies the order and manner in which a narrative is presented.

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What is the role of the narrator in a story?

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The narrator is the voice that tells the story, providing perspective and insight into the characters and events.

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What is an unreliable narrator?

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An unreliable narrator is a narrator whose credibility is compromised, leading to a distorted or misleading account of the story.

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What is the difference between first-person and third-person narration?

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First-person narration uses 'I' or 'we' and provides a personal perspective, while third-person narration uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and offers an outside perspective.