example of the MLA heading is included at the end of this page. 1. Flashback is a plot device in which an author pauses to present a scene that occurred earlier in the story or before the story began. It is often used to give a new insight into a character or explain an element in the plot. How does Chinua Achebe use flashbacks to reveal different aspects of Okonkwo’s life? 2. Foreshadowing is a hint or clue an author gives about something that may happen
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taking place in the town. 5. Explain the imagery that is used in the story by at least two of the senses. 6. Select one of the following and explain its use in the story: a. symbolism b. flashback c. foreshadowing d. atmosphere I have chosen foreshadowing for this story. In the beginning of the story the author gives the impression that this was a fun and exciting event. He explains how beautiful the day was and the whole town gathering but once Mr. Summers arrived
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127 Hours ‘127 Hours’ directed by Danny Boyle‚ consists an array of narrative features in order to communicate the ‘true-story narrative’ of Aron Ralston and his horrific ordeal in the Blue John Canyon. The film follows Aron Ralston who is a young‚ independent‚ outgoing‚ experienced canyoneer who encounters a freak accident; whereby Aron falls from a crack in the canyon and an immovable boulder traps his arm between two tight canyon walls. Danny Boyle skilfully utilizes the narrative features of
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reached the hog pen. There were no flashbacks in this story. Some included in Fox Hunt are: The German Shepard barking at Andy and Lee. Andy studies very hard and takes his education very seriously. Lee’s description as having hair with a reddish tint and big almond- shaped eyes that slanted inwards at the corners. Andy’s mother explaining the story about his ancestors and the fox who helped tutor him and in return married the man she coached. The flashback in Fox Hunt was‚ . . . . . . . . .
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of Plot Give an example of each plot element from the story in this chart. Quote the relevant passages from the story‚ and explain why you chose each example. Type your response here: Narrative Element Example from “To Build a Fire” foreshadowing flashback suspense 4. Casting the Story as a Movie Pretend that you are a movie director who wants to make London’s “To Build a Fire” into a movie. You are going to Hollywood to present your ideas to a producer who will determine whether you
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start of school. Throughout the story‚ the author uses narrative techniques such as point of view‚ foreshadowing‚ and the main plot in order to convey the meaning of the short story that includes; love‚ pride and shame. The author uses first person point of view to describe the experiences she went through with her mother while enrolling for school. The narrator includes a series of flashbacks such as mentioning her father‚ who left them while she was young. This technique gives the readers access
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2. Rhetorical Devices and Literary Techniques Rhetorical devices and literary techniques are closely related to tone and style. In fact‚ an author’s style partly consists of selecting and using certain devices; an author’s tone is partially determined by the type of techniques an author uses. Many SAT books will list lots of Greek terms you don’t need to know‚ such as synecdoche and anaphora. But the Critical Reading section won’t require that you know the names of rhetorical devices or literary
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Araby By: James Joyce I. Elements of Fiction A. Settings The year is 1894. The place is North Richmond Street in Ireland’s largest city‚ Dublin. The street dead-ends at an empty house of two stories. Araby - the name of the bazaar B. Characters * Boy (Narrator) – the protagonist of the story‚ an adolescent who is in love with her friend’s sister. * Mangan – the boy’s best friend‚ who is about the same age with the narrator. * Mangan’s sister – the boy’s crush‚ who lives
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neither a romance nor a farce. It is a contemplative work concerning the human experience. It is split into three acts. Act I takes place on May 7‚ 1901; Act II takes place on July 7‚ 1904‚ with a flashback to approximately one year earlier; Act III takes place in the summer of 1913‚ with a flashback to February 11‚ 1899. Each scene takes place in Grover’s Corners‚ New Hampshire. Its theme is based around the transience of human life; the importance of companionship; the artificiality of the theater
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Cormac McCarthy gives his story All the Pretty Horses an unique organization. The book only has four chapters within‚ yet each chapter is lengthy. There are also very few flashbacks in this story. This flashback was needed‚ however‚ to show how things did not change after John Grady Cole’s grandfather died. “On the wall opposite above the sideboard was an oilpainting of horses. . . . his grandfather looked up from his plate at the painting‚” shows the painting being there while his grandfather
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