Opening Scene (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What is a frame narrative structure?
What is a frame narrative structure?
A story within a story
Which techniques establish characters in the opening scene?
Which techniques establish characters in the opening scene?
Mise-en-scène, actions, body language
What items in the boy's bedroom reveal his character?
What items in the boy's bedroom reveal his character?
Action figures & sports memorabilia
How does the boy initially react to his grandfather's visit?
How does the boy initially react to his grandfather's visit?
Slouches & complains about it
How does the mother demonstrate her caring nature?
How does the mother demonstrate her caring nature?
Places hand on forehead to check temp
What type of storyteller is the grandfather?
What type of storyteller is the grandfather?
Enthusiastic & confident
Which elements does the grandfather list in his book description?
Which elements does the grandfather list in his book description?
Fencing, fighting, true love, miracles
What visual transition marks the shift to the fantasy world?
What visual transition marks the shift to the fantasy world?
Bedroom to pastoral landscapes
What genre is The Princess Bride identified as?
What genre is The Princess Bride identified as?
Comedy-adventure-romance
Why is the frame narrative technique effective?
Why is the frame narrative technique effective?
Provides multiple storytelling layers
How does Buttercup initially treat Westley according to the grandfather?
How does Buttercup initially treat Westley according to the grandfather?
Torments him & never uses his name
What does the opening achieve according to the note?
What does the opening achieve according to the note?
Character setup, plot intro, engagement