The Art of the Narrative · Narrative Reading
Structural Devices and Pacing
Exploring how plot devices like foreshadowing, flashbacks, and parallel narratives influence the reader's emotional journey.
Key Questions
- 1How does the manipulation of chronological time affect the suspense within a narrative?
- 2What role does the 'inciting incident' play in establishing the theme of a story?
- 3How do cliffhangers and pacing shifts control the reader's engagement with the text?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9E8LT02AC9E8LY05
Year: Year 8
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of the Narrative
Period: Narrative Reading
Suggested Methodologies
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