Narrative Devices

Welcome to the Narrative Devices category on Questions LLC! Here, you will discover a thought-provoking and insightful collection of questions that delve into the fascinating world of storytelling. Narrative devices are the powerful tools that authors use to captivate and engage their readers, from compelling plot twists and intricate character developments to the clever use of language and symbolism. Whether you are an aspiring writer looking to hone your craft or a curious reader seeking to unravel the secrets behind your favorite novels, this category is bound to pique your interest and deepen your understanding of the art of storytelling. Prepare to embark on a journey that explores the nuances, techniques, and impact of various narrative devices – the very building blocks of great literature.

Questions (39)

Which option describes a reason that an author of a narrative might describe events out of the order in which they occurred?A.
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2. asked by Moon
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One way an author can call attention to the order of events in a narrative is by usingsetting description dialogue transitions
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2. asked by eaeaoooooooo
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Which best explains why the author of a narrative might describe events in a different order than they occurred?(1 point)Respons
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2. asked by baby weiner
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Fill in the blank.Poe's use of a(n) _________ to tell the story heightens the uncertainty and sense of horror felt by the reader
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2. asked by dfgdfg dfgs dg fsgdf hdrtyhuy
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Writers create what by leading the reader to expect something to happen.1. drama 2. irony 3. suspence 4. humor
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2. asked by J.J Powell
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Which narrative device is the author using in the line "She thought back to the moment that had led to her current situation"?A.
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2. asked by X
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Which event in "Borders" is an example of a flashback
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Which narrative device is the author using in the line "She thought back to the moment that had led to her current situation"?A.
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2. asked by dully
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Which narrative device is the author using in the line "She thought back to the moment that had led to her current situation"?A.
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2. asked by Stax
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what is a frame story..?
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2. asked by danny
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What words go with each other?1. conversation 2. narrator's perspective 3. feeling generated by a story 4. background 5.
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2. asked by Court
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4. The term 'point of view' refers to the way the writer has chosen toa. create conflict b. present dialogue c. express an
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2. asked by mysterychicken
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what is foreshadowing and what is flashback?
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2. asked by Leah
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what is a parallel episode? what is an example of one?
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2. asked by st
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Are foreshadowing and exposition kind of the same thing?
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2. asked by anonymous
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why do authors often use transition words and phrases in narratives?to create a cliffhanger at the end of a story to show that a
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What is the foil in a narrative?A. the main character of a story, novel, or other fictional text. B. a character who brings
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What is the purpose of a flashback?(1 point)Responses to show something that happened in the past to show something that
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2. asked by Blue Berry
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What is the purpose of a flashback?(1 point) Responses to show something that will happen in the future to show something that
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What is the foil in a narrative?a narrator who is also a character in a fictional text. the main character of a story, novel, or
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2. asked by Ryuzu
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Which element involves secondary storylines parallel to the main plot?
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Which description applies to a flashback?(1 point)A narrative skips around in time, flashing to events that occur in the future.
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Which purpose might the dialogue serve in the story
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A shift in the narrative is also known as what?a. A conflict. b. A theme. c. A flashback. d. A change.
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Drag and drop the word into the correct location. Dialogue is set off by _______ in a story
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Point of view is the perspective from which of stories to the point of view of a novel refers to the narrator, choose the
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How does having little memory of past visits help to propel the action in the story?Responses A It encourages her to converse
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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told. The point of view of a novel refers to its narrator. Choose the
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2. asked by wait wait wait no no no
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A narrative device where a scene from the past is pulled into the present is called aA) flashback B) juxtaposition C) composite
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A composite is _______________.a a component of one of the parts to something larger b a narrative device where a scene from the
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Which option describes a conclusionThe greatest point of tension The point when characters are introduced A happy ending to a
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how can the readers point of view create suspense and humor?a. A reader might know things that the characters do not. b. A
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Use the passage from The Test below to answer the question.Which effect do these sentences from a conclusion provide for the
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2. asked by only in ohio
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List different ways that you could use to remember definitions of different types of narrative devices and techniques
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2. asked anonymously
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In order to remember the definitions of different types of narrative devices and techniques, one strategy i used wasWrite an
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In a story, different characters often see things differently, and this can produce____, or a funny moment.
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What is one main reason an author manipulates time in a story?A. to build greater tension for readers B. to ensure that readers
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2. asked by goku
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Use the paragraph to answer the question.Teddy and Chris finally figured out a way to get more fans to come to their basketball
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How can the reader’s point of view create suspense and humor?(1 point)Responses A reader might know the ending of the story. A
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2. asked by uythc
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