Practice Flashcards: National 5 English: Critical Reading of Prose and Drama | Zestly

Question 1

Narrative Voice

Accepted Answer

The perspective from which a story is told. Markers expect you to explain how this choice shapes the reader's understanding of characters and events.

Question 2

Unreliable Narrator

Accepted Answer

A narrator whose credibility is compromised. Markers look for evidence of why the reader should doubt the narrator's account.

Question 3

Characterisation

Accepted Answer

The process by which a writer reveals a character's personality. Markers expect you to discuss how actions, dialogue, and thoughts contribute to this.

Question 4

Setting

Question 5

Structure

Question 6

Turning Point

Question 7

Theme

Question 8

Stage Directions

Question 9

Subtext

Question 10

Imagery

Question 11

Symbolism

Question 12

Critical Essay Paragraph