What does a flashback in a story help to achieve?

It gives background information to explain current events.

What is the effect of a cliff-hanger at the end of a chapter?

It leaves the reader in suspense, making them want to continue reading.

What is the purpose of imagery in a fiction text?

To create a vivid mental picture for the reader

What does the term 'foreshadowing' refer to in a fiction text?

A hint or clue about future events in the story

What is the function of a metaphor in fiction writing?

To compare two things directly without using "like" or "as"

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

The wind whispered through the trees.

What effect does the use of first-person narrative have in fiction writing?

It allows the reader to understand only one character's perspective.

What is the role of dialogue in a fiction text?

To reveal characters' emotions, thoughts, and relationships

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1
What does a flashback in a story help to achieve?
It gives background information to explain current events.
It creates suspense for the reader.
It introduces a new character to the plot.
It provides foreshadowing of future events.
2
Which structure feature helps build tension in a story by delaying important information?
Stream of consciousness
In media res
Flashbacks
Suspense
3
What is the effect of a cliff-hanger at the end of a chapter?
It introduces a new character.
It provides a resolution to the conflict.
It explains the themes of the story.
It leaves the reader in suspense, making them want to continue reading.
4
What is the purpose of imagery in a fiction text?
To make the plot more complex
To create a vivid mental picture for the reader
To develop the setting only
To make the characters more relatable
5
What does the term 'foreshadowing' refer to in a fiction text?
A detailed description of the setting
A surprise ending
The narrator’s point of view
A hint or clue about future events in the story
6
What is the function of a metaphor in fiction writing?
To compare two things directly without using "like" or "as"
To create a rhyme scheme
To describe the character’s physical appearance
To explain the plot in a straightforward manner
7
Which of the following is an example of alliteration?
She smiled brightly.
The stars twinkled in the sky.
The cat sat on the mat.
The wind whispered through the trees.
8
Which of these is an example of an oxymoron?
Light rain
Laughing loudly
Peaceful storm
Strong wind
9
What effect does the use of first-person narrative have in fiction writing?
It provides an all-knowing view of the world.
It allows the reader to understand only one character's perspective.
It gives the reader insight into multiple characters’ thoughts.
It helps to develop a distant, objective tone.
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What is the role of dialogue in a fiction text?
To create background information for the plot
To describe the setting in detail
To present the main conflict
To reveal characters' emotions, thoughts, and relationships

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