Narrative Conventions

Question 1

Emotive Language

Answer 1

It is used to create mood/emotions/tone.

Question 2

Anecdote

Answer 2

Short and interesting stories taken from a person’s past experiences.

Question 3

Paradox

Answer 3

A contrast > Ideas/statement that oppose each other. “If you want peace, you must fight for it”

Question 4

Statics

Answer 4

Fact to prove a point (used to persuade the reader to agree)

Question 5

Expect opinion

Answer 5

Someone quoted > used selectively to support the opinion of the writer > Makes the reader agree.

Question 6

Onomatopoeia

Answer 6

Use of word/phrase which has a sound that imitates the sound happening (E.g Crackle, whizz)

Question 7

Hyperbole

Answer 7

An exaggeration > To dramatis a particular emotion/situation

Question 8

Simile

Answer 8

Compare two things (Using As/Like)

Question 9

Juxtaposition/contrast

Answer 9

2 different ideas lined together

Question 10

Motif

Answer 10

A recurring idea or image

Question 11

Sensory Imagery

Answer 11

Creates images in your mind
Visual Imagery: You can see it
Aural Imagery: What it sounds like (Screaming, boom)
Olfactory: What can you smell
Tactile: Touch (Describing how something feels)
The reader experiences a sensory overload, making the reader feel as a part of the text

Question 12

Cynical

Answer 12

Don’t trust it or someone (You’re negative about it)

Question 13

Propaganda

Answer 13

Appeals to your emotions not intellect.