Structure

Question 1

Define: Plunge

Answer 1

A dramatic opening to a narrative.

Question 2

Define: In media res

Answer 2

A story which starts mid action

Question 3

Define: Exposition

Answer 3

A traditional opening to a story or narrative.

Question 4

Define: Rising Action

Answer 4

The point in a story when tension mounts.

Question 5

Define: Dilemma

Answer 5

When a character has a difficult moral choice to make.

Question 6

Define: Juxtaposition

Answer 6

Contrasting ideas which have contrasting effects.

Question 7

Define: Climax

Answer 7

The highest or the most intense point during a narrative.

Question 8

Define: Resolution

Answer 8

The outcome, ending or consequences of a narrative.

Question 9

Define: Linear

Answer 9

A chronological structure.

Question 10

Define: Non-Linear

Answer 10

Mixed chronology or fragmented ordering of events.

Question 11

Define: Foreshadowing

Answer 11

An indication of future events.

Question 12

Define: Analepsis

Answer 12

A Flashback.

Question 13

Define: Prolepsis.

Answer 13

A flash-forward (in a timeline.)

Question 14

Define: Falling Action

Answer 14

The point at which the tension disperses.

Question 15

Define: Complication.

Answer 15

(In literary terms) A disruption in the narrative, which sets off a series of events.

Question 16

Define: Discovery

Answer 16

(In literary terms) “The central message of the narrative.”

Question 17

Define: Narrative Gaps

Answer 17

Unexplained or missing information, withheld to create suspense.

Question 18

Define: Define Narrative Shifts

Answer 18

A change in perspective or focus.

Question 19

Define: Epistolary

Answer 19

Narrative in letter or diary form.

Question 20

Define: Conflict

Answer 20

The main problem or issue to be overcome by a character/characters.

Question 21

Define: Macro Detail

Answer 21

Wide angle details (e.g focussing on a landscape, setting…)

Question 22

Define: Micro Detail.

Answer 22

Close-up details in a story (e.g focussing on a character’s expression…)