The Power of Narrative · Creative Writing

Pacing and Tension

Developing skills in manipulating time and suspense within a narrative sequence.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the use of flashback or foreshadowing impact the momentum of a story?
  2. 2In what ways can sentence length and structure control the speed of a scene?
  3. 3How does an author balance dialogue and description to maintain reader engagement?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9-10.5CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3.b
Grade: 10th Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Power of Narrative
Period: Creative Writing

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