Narrative Voice and Tone (VCE SSCE English): Quizzes
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What does 'epistolary' mean in relation to Garner's essay?
What does 'epistolary' mean in relation to Garner's essay?
Relating to letters or letter format
What two perspectives does Garner's 'temporal duality' blend?
What two perspectives does Garner's 'temporal duality' blend?
13-yr-old vulnerability & 70-yr-old wisdom
How is the tone throughout Garner's essay best described?
How is the tone throughout Garner's essay best described?
Respectful yet genuine, grateful not overly sentimental
What does the verb 'pierced' suggest in 'My heart was pierced'?
What does the verb 'pierced' suggest in 'My heart was pierced'?
Sharp, sudden, penetrating moment
'You had no idea what door you opened' acknowledges Mrs Dunkley as what?
'You had no idea what door you opened' acknowledges Mrs Dunkley as what?
A catalyst rather than creator
What is the first stage in Garner's voice progression structure?
What is the first stage in Garner's voice progression structure?
Greeting establishing epistolary intimacy
Why is 'You changed my life that afternoon' considered powerful?
Why is 'You changed my life that afternoon' considered powerful?
Simplicity makes it more powerful, not less
What function do parenthetical asides like '(Do you remember?)' serve?
What function do parenthetical asides like '(Do you remember?)' serve?
Create dialogue rather than monologue feel
What effect does Garner's voice achieve overall?
What effect does Garner's voice achieve overall?
Recognition rather than confrontation
How does Garner describe herself in the opening vulnerability stage?
How does Garner describe herself in the opening vulnerability stage?
The moody girl at the back