10 questions
What is the meaning of Climax in a narrative?
The point where tension and drama is at its highest in an extract
The highest geographical point
Anger and rage felt by characters in an extract
The difficulties and obstacles placed in characters' way
What is the meaning of Exposition?
A moment of intense heat and energy being released
A previous position or viewpoint that was held and has now changed
Detailed description (of a setting) at the beginning of a narrative
The final stages of description that bring a narrative to a close
What is the meaning of Memoir?
A transactional piece of writing to persuade the reader to change their viewpoint
A ‘snapshot’ of one’s life experiences, it helps frame milestones in a person’s life
Looking back at a famous time in history
A disjointed writing style that is often difficult to understand
What is the meaning of Travelogue?
A film, book or blog about the places visited by or experiences of a traveller
An advertisement explaining why certain places should be visited
A fictional description of places that the writer would like to travel to
A film set in a foreign country about fictional events with dramatic detail
What is the meaning of Tension in a narrative?
Anger and hatred
When a rope or something similar is pulled incredibly tight
Mental or emotional strain
When the reader or audience knows something that the characters do not
What is the meaning of Perspective?
A clear plastic material that is durable and strong
A high viewpoint that offers views over a great space or area
A particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view
The correct approach for dealing with a particular problem
What is the meaning of Disparity?
Something that is large in size
The opposite to being charitable and helping others
An intensity of feelings and emotions
A great difference between two things
What is the meaning of Apathy?
The attribute of being pathetic, weak and needing sympathy from others
Lack of interest or enthusiasm
The direction taken and choices made by a character within a narrative
Demonstrating a keen sense of interest or enthusiasm
What is the meaning of Trauma?
A ward in the hospital where patients over a certain age are taken
Filled with a sense of defeat and emptiness
A deeply distressing or disturbing experience. This can be physical or emotional
A tear in a material
What is the meaning of Plight?
Continued suffering during a difficult experience
Disorder, turbulent and chaotic
Loaded to excess or burdened with a heavy load
Great bravery and courage in adversity