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

  1. 1How does the manipulation of time through flashbacks affect narrative momentum?
  2. 2What role does foreshadowing play in preparing the reader for the climax?
  3. 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

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