In the short story "Test" by Theordore Thomas, it is carefully constructed to offer the readers many unexpected twists and turns. Identify these twists and explain how the author intetionally misleads the audience in each case.
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Ok so there is a plot twist to th story and that is the "twist". But i do't know how the author "intentionally misleads the reader"?
By means of flashbacks or foreshadowing, authors indicate reasons why their characters do what they do. Sometimes, however, the foreshadowing can lead us readers to expect one thing, but something else happens. That would be a type of irony.
http://study.com/academy/lesson/types-of-irony-examples-definitions.html
http://udleditions.cast.org/craft_elm_foreshadowing.html
http://www.writersstore.com/the-use-of-flashbacks/
Did the author of this work use any of these to create his twist?
I don't think foreshadowing was used though, because the story starts with a guy after a driving test, driving his mom around when he meets two terrible accidents in which his mother starts to scream- another twist because the ride was going smoothly until now. Then plot twist, turns out that he was actually in his driving test and he was completely the hypnotized portion of the driving test(they want to see how he reacts to unfavourable situations to make sure they have the best drivers on the road). However, at the end he somehow is denied the privilige to drive as he failed his driving test- didn't really understand this part. Thank you for the advice, I will look into the techniques you mentioned.
Then the author has to be using at least one kind of irony.
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To identify the twists and misdirections in "Test" by Theodore Thomas, we need to carefully analyze the story and its elements. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to identify and explain the twists and misdirections:
1. Read the story: Start by reading "Test" by Theodore Thomas carefully. Familiarize yourself with the characters, settings, and events in the narrative.
2. Identify the twists: As you read, pay attention to any significant changes or unexpected revelations in the story. These can often be moments of dramatic tension or surprise. Look for moments where the story takes an unexpected turn or alters the reader's expectations.
3. Analyze the misdirection: Consider how the author intentionally misleads the audience at each twist. Misdirection involves intentionally diverting the reader's attention or manipulating their expectations to create surprise or suspense.
4. Take notes: Jot down the twists and the corresponding misdirection techniques used by the author. Make sure to include specific examples from the story to support your analysis.
5. Explain each twist and misdirection: Now, let's go through an example of how to identify a twist and explain the corresponding misdirection used by the author:
Example - Twist: The protagonist's wife, Sarah, is revealed to be a secret agent.
Explanation of Misdirection: Throughout the story, the author utilizes several misdirection techniques to mislead the audience about Sarah's true identity. One example is by emphasizing her typical behavior as a loving spouse and a physically weak individual. The author describes her as "fragile" and "gentle," which leads the reader to assume she is an ordinary woman, thereby diverting attention from her true nature as a secret agent.
Additionally, the author uses situational misdirection by introducing Sarah as the victim of a burglary. The break-in and stolen key storyline create a sympathetic view of Sarah's character, making it even more surprising when her true identity is revealed as a highly skilled secret agent.
By employing these misdirection techniques, the author successfully conceals Sarah's true identity until the significant twist, adding suspense, surprise, and depth to the story.
6. Repeat for remaining twists: Continue analyzing the story by identifying additional twists and explaining the corresponding misdirection techniques employed by the author.
Remember, it's essential to support your explanations with specific examples from the story to demonstrate where and how the author intentionally misleads the audience.
By following these steps and carefully examining the story's elements, you should be able to identify the twists and explain the misdirection deliberately used by the author in "Test" by Theodore Thomas.