Modern Prose and Drama Essay Question (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What is dramatic irony?
What is dramatic irony?
When audience knows more than characters
What effect does foreshadowing have on a narrative?
What effect does foreshadowing have on a narrative?
Builds anticipation for future events
What does symbolism add to a narrative?
What does symbolism add to a narrative?
Depth and layers of meaning
What is a motif in literature?
What is a motif in literature?
A recurring element like image or theme
What effect does colloquial language have?
What effect does colloquial language have?
Makes dialogue realistic and relatable
What is pathetic fallacy?
What is pathetic fallacy?
Human emotions given to weather/environment
What is hyperbole?
What is hyperbole?
Exaggeration for emphasis or effect
What does a flashback provide in a narrative?
What does a flashback provide in a narrative?
Background info & character history
What effect does cyclical structure create?
What effect does cyclical structure create?
Sense of inevitability or closure
What is a foil character?
What is a foil character?
Character who contrasts with protagonist
What do stage directions provide in a play?
What do stage directions provide in a play?
Insight into character intentions
What is satire?
What is satire?
Humour/irony to criticise society
What is a bildungsroman?
What is a bildungsroman?
Coming-of-age story about growth