What You Need to Know

Sentence variety (short and long sentences) controls pace and creates impact in a text

Point of view shapes how readers understand characters and events (first, second, or third person)

Repetition of words or phrases creates emphasis and can reinforce themes or emotions

Foreshadowing hints at future events, building suspense and keeping readers engaged

Key Vocabulary

A deliberate method or strategy a writer uses to create a specific effect

Hints or clues about what will happen later in the text

The perspective from which a story is narrated

Using the same word, phrase, or structure more than once for emphasis

Select the correct answer for each question. Click "Check Answer" to see if you are right.

Question 1

A story uses very short sentences before a dramatic moment: "She ran. The door slammed. Silence." What effect does this create?

It slows down the pace It introduces a new character It makes the text humorous It creates tension and urgency

Question 2

At the beginning of a story, a character notices storm clouds forming. Later, a disaster strikes. What technique is this?

Foreshadowing Flashback Repetition Alliteration

Question 3

A text uses "I" throughout: "I walked into the room. I felt nervous." What point of view is this?

Second person First person Third person limited Third person omniscient