narrative techniques and devices worksheet\ninstructions: read each excerpt carefully. choose the narrative…

narrative techniques and devices worksheet\ninstructions: read each excerpt carefully. choose the narrative technique or device that the author uses in the passage. write the letter of your answer on the line provided.\n1. \mac gritted his teeth, clenched his fist as if to prove he could use it, and let out a sigh.\\nthis sentence shows us macs feelings and physical reaction. which technique is this?\na) dialogue\nb) showing (show, dont tell)\nc) flashback\nd) symbolism\n2. \he followed the faint sound of running water and saw moonlight reflecting on the creek.\\nthis description helps the reader picture the setting clearly. which technique is this?\na) descriptive language\nb) suspense\nc) foreshadowing\nd) personification\n3. \anna? he called softly.\ the characters speak directly to each other in this line. which technique is this?\na) dialogue\nb) pacing\nc) imagery\nd) flashback\n4. \the footprints looked strangely uneven, dragging heavily, and mac felt his stomach drop.\\nthe author slows down the action here, making the moment feel tense and important. which technique is this?\na) pacing (slowing down)\nb) showing

narrative techniques and devices worksheet\ninstructions: read each excerpt carefully. choose the narrative technique or device that the author uses in the passage. write the letter of your answer on the line provided.\n1. \mac gritted his teeth, clenched his fist as if to prove he could use it, and let out a sigh.\\nthis sentence shows us macs feelings and physical reaction. which technique is this?\na) dialogue\nb) showing (show, dont tell)\nc) flashback\nd) symbolism\n2. \he followed the faint sound of running water and saw moonlight reflecting on the creek.\\nthis description helps the reader picture the setting clearly. which technique is this?\na) descriptive language\nb) suspense\nc) foreshadowing\nd) personification\n3. \anna? he called softly.\ the characters speak directly to each other in this line. which technique is this?\na) dialogue\nb) pacing\nc) imagery\nd) flashback\n4. \the footprints looked strangely uneven, dragging heavily, and mac felt his stomach drop.\\nthe author slows down the action here, making the moment feel tense and important. which technique is this?\na) pacing (slowing down)\nb) showing

Answer

Brief Explanations:

  1. In the first sentence, instead of directly stating Mac's feelings (e.g., "Mac was frustrated"), the author shows his physical reactions (gritted teeth, clenched fist, sigh). This is the "show, don't tell" technique.
  2. The description of the sound of running water and moonlight reflecting on the creek uses vivid language to help the reader visualize the setting, which is descriptive language.
  3. When characters speak directly to each other, it is called dialogue.
  4. The author slows down the action (describing the uneven, dragging footprints and Mac's physical reaction) to create a tense moment, which is pacing (slowing down).

Answer:

  1. B. Showing (show, don't tell)
  2. A. Descriptive language
  3. A. Dialogue
  4. A. Pacing (slowing down)