Take this Quiz: GCSE English: Narrative Writing Craft | Zestly

Question 1

Read the following opening: 'The rain hammered against the windowpane like a frantic heartbeat. Inside, Elias sat perfectly still, his eyes fixed on the letter that had arrived without a postmark.' Which narrative technique is primarily used here to establish tone?

Accepted Answer

Pathetic fallacy

Question 2

Which of the following elements are essential for building effective tension in a short narrative?

Accepted Answer

Pacing through sentence length variation

Question 3

Consider this passage: 'Sarah didn't say a word. She simply pushed the heavy iron door open, her knuckles white as she gripped the handle.' How is characterisation achieved in this snippet?

Accepted Answer

Through physical action

Question 4

What is the primary advantage of using a first-person narrator in a narrative?

Answer

It allows for an objective overview of all characters

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It ensures the reader always knows the truth

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It creates an intimate, subjective connection with the reader

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It removes the need for descriptive language

Question 5

Which of the following best describes an 'unreliable narrator'?

Answer

A narrator who tells the story in the third person

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A narrator whose credibility is compromised by bias, memory, or intent

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A narrator who is always honest with the reader

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A narrator who only appears in the final chapter