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Narrative Tools Analysis

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Narrative Tools Analysis

Student analyzing narrative text

📚 Part 1: Identifying Narrative Tools

1. Which narrative tool helps readers understand what a character is like?

Characterisation

Setting

Plot

Structure

2. A story told using "I" or "me" uses which narrative perspective?

First person

Second person

Third person

Omniscient

3. Which of these are narrative tools authors use to shape meaning? (Tick all that apply)

Language and style

Setting

Tropes

Plot structure

Character dialogue

4. The time and place where a story happens is called the:

The _____________ of the story.

✏️ Part 2: Text Analysis

5. Read this excerpt: "Sarah's hands trembled as she reached for the door handle. The old mansion loomed before her, its broken shutters creaking in the wind."

a) What does the author reveal about Sarah's character through her actions?

b) How does the setting contribute to the mood of this scene?

6. Identify the narrative perspective in this sentence: "Tom knew he should have listened to his sister's warning."

Narrative perspective: _________________

How do you know? ________________________________________________

7. Rewrite this sentence to include more sensory details about the setting:

Original: "It was raining when Jake walked to school."

Improved version:

🎯 Part 3: Planning Your Narrative

8. Plan a brief narrative paragraph using the elements below:

Character: Who is your main character? What are they like?

Setting: Where and when does your story take place?

Plot problem: What challenge or conflict will your character face?

Narrative perspective: Will you use first person (I/me) or third person (he/she/they)?

I will use _________________ person because ________________________

9. Write your narrative paragraph (6-8 sentences) using your plan above. Focus on using precise vocabulary and varied sentence structures.

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