English Essentials - Powering Through Prose - Common Narrative Techniques (Stage 5, Years/Grades 9-10)

This lesson explores various narrative techniques and figurative language used in prose fiction. It covers fundamental techniques like foreshadowing and symbolism, and advanced ones such as epiphanies and bathos. The lesson also delves into irony, imagery, syntax, and tone, using examples from well-known literary works to illustrate these concepts. The goal is to connect an author's writing style to their purpose, enhancing the analysis of prose fiction.

How does situational irony differ from verbal irony? Provide examples.

What role does imagery play in narrative prose? Give an example from a text.

How does syntax affect the tone of a piece of writing? Illustrate with an example.

Discuss how tone can influence a reader's emotional response to a narrative.