Structure in English Language

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When the writer doesn't give everything away at once, or stops at an exciting part....
Stalling Point
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When the narrative shifts back to a previous event
Flashback
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Opposed to "external actions" ...The characters thoughts
Inner thoughts
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Moving! The writer moves the narrative to capture a broad view so that the reader can take in more of the scene
Panning
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Belongs to a character. Their perspective - as seen through their eyes
Point of View
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A text which begins and ends in the same way.
Cyclical Structure
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Repeating to emphasise a point or idea
Reiterating
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The opposite of an opening, the end of a narrative when a story/conflict is resolved
Resolution
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When the narrative shifts forward to a future event
Narrative Hook
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A method used by a writer to grab the attention of the reader immediately
Narrative Hook
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Proper word for speech
Dialogue
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Running side by side. The mirroring of something in a text - two settings, characters, perspectives etc.
Parallels
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When the writer drops clues/gives hints about future events in the narrative
Foreshadowing
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Where is the reader? The writer places the reader at a particular viewpoint in order to shape our response to the text.
Reader Positioning
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Like a camera; moving the narrative focus in on a detail
Zooming in
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Something repeated. A repeated, significant symbol which unifies the text.
Motif
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Opposite of resolution. The opening of a story when the context or background of the narrative is established.
Exposition
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Drama! The most exciting/dramatic part of the narrative
Climax
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Detail; when the writer moves in to examine the character/idea/setting in closer detail; implying importance
CLose-up
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Movement. Switching or moving to a new character, setting description or dialogue
Narrative Shift
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Mood or tone within a narrative, more abstract than a setting
Atmosphere
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A fictional construct, a person in a narrative
Character
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A certain view, writer pulls backwards to show the reader a wider view of the action/character/setting
Wide-angle
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The opposite of inner thoughts. The actions that happen in a narrative - what the character does.
External Actions
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Card 2

Front

When the narrative shifts back to a previous event

Back

Flashback

Card 3

Front

Opposed to "external actions" ...The characters thoughts

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Moving! The writer moves the narrative to capture a broad view so that the reader can take in more of the scene

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Belongs to a character. Their perspective - as seen through their eyes

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
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