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Reading Prose Fiction
Quick questions on Plot and structure in stories explained: N(A)-Level Literature in English
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What is the basic shape of a story?Show answer
Most stories follow a recognisable shape:
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Name the four basic stages in the shape of a typical story. [2 marks]
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What is the effect of starting a story at its dramatic end and then flashing back? [2 marks]
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What is foreshadowing, and what effect does it have? [3 marks]
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