Structural Techniques Effects

Question 1

Foreshadowing

Answer 1

Creates a sense of foreboding (negative) or excitement (positive).
Builds the tension

Question 2

Repetition

Answer 2

Reminds the reader of something
Emphasises a specific point

Question 3

First person narrative perspective

Answer 3

Gives the reader an insight into the author’s/speaker’s personal views and experiences

Question 4

Third-person perspective / Omniscient narrator

Answer 4

Writer can present universal themes and lessons
Allows insights into various characters’ thoughts & actions.

Question 5

Chronological narrative

Answer 5

Allows the reader to share in the author’s/speaker’s experience/journey
Builds the tension

Question 6

Short declaratives/sentences

Answer 6

Grabs the reader’s attention

Question 7

Complex sentences

Question 8

Analepsis

Answer 8

Flashback
Builds the tension
Can evoke a sense of empathy in the reader

Question 9

Prolepsis

Answer 9

Flashforward

Question 10

Dialogue

Answer 10

Breaks up the text/descriptive paragraphs
Creats interesting insights

Question 11

Enjambment

Answer 11

Quickens the pace
Connects two ideas
Creates a flowing, conversational tone
Line-breaks suggests the poet is struggling to hold their thoughts or emotions together; reflects the speaker’s rolling thoughts

Question 12

Dashes or Caesura

Answer 12

Slows the pace
Emphasises a particular idea

Creates a reflective tone
May suggest the speaker is choking back their tears or holding in their emotions.