The Art of the Narrative · Narrative Reading
Crafting Narrative Tension
Examining the structural techniques used to build suspense and manage pacing in short stories.
Key Questions
- 1How does the manipulation of time through flashbacks affect narrative momentum?
- 2What role does foreshadowing play in preparing the reader for the climax?
- 3How do authors use sentence length to mirror the heart rate of a character?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9E6LT03AC9E6LY06
Year: Year 6
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of the Narrative
Period: Narrative Reading
Suggested Methodologies
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