11 mark
Why would a writer use juxtaposition?
to emphasise contrasts between ideas
to establish the narrative voice
to create tension and suspense
to repeat key ideas
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Question 3 (AQA GCSE English Language)
Exam Questions
52 mins24 questions21 mark
What structural feature would a writer use to hint at future events in a text?
juxtaposition
foreshadowing
cyclical structure
dialogue
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31 mark
Why is the opening of a prose text important?
It sets the mood, establishes the setting and introduces the characters.
It summarises the plot and provide hints about future events.
It provides a resolution that ties together the plot of the narrative.
It introduces the climax and creates an element of suspense.
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41 mark
What is a key feature of a linear narrative structure?
The narrative is presented out of chronological order.
The narrative includes flashbacks and alternate timelines.
The narrative is presented in chronological order.
The narrative begins at the end and works backwards.
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51 mark
What is the purpose of using a cyclical structure in a narrative?
It leaves the story open-ended and unresolved.
It creates a sense of closure by returning to the starting point.
It introduces unexpected twists at the end of the narrative.
It focuses solely on the climax without revisiting earlier themes.
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61 mark
Which type of narrative structure presents events out of chronological order?
parallel narrative
non-linear narrative
cyclical narrative
linear narrative
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71 mark
What is a key effect of using a non-linear narrative structure?
It simplifies the narrative by presenting events in order.
It encourages the reader to piece together the narrative.
It makes the narrative easier to follow.
It gives clarity by organising the narrative logically.
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81 mark
Look at the following sentence:
“...the heavy bell went on from six to seven, and from seven to eight, and regularly up to twelve; then stopped.”
What structural device has the writer used in this sentence?
connectives
juxtaposition
foreshadowing
repetition
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91 mark
Why might a writer use foreshadowing in the opening of a text?
It can provide a resolution to the narrative to satisfy the reader.
It can create anticipation and set expectations for the reader.
It can confuse the reader’s understanding of the timeline.
It can establish a consistent narrative tone.
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101 mark
Look at the following phrases:
“Through the summer nights” and “at high tide in the afternoon”
What structural device is used in these two phrases?
temporal markers
juxtaposition
foreshadowing
repetition
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11 mark
Why might a writer conclude a narrative with a cyclical structure?
They may wish to create a sense of closure by returning to the starting point.
They may hope to confuse the reader about the narrative’s timeline.
They may intend to introduce a completely unrelated idea at the end.
They may seek to avoid confusion by addressing unresolved plot points.
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21 mark
Read the following extract:
“On weekends his Rolls-Royce became an omnibus, bearing parties to and from the city between nine in the morning and long past midnight … And on Mondays eight servants... toiled all day with mops and scrubbing-brushes.”
What structural device is used in these sentences?
repetition
temporal markers
juxtaposition
simple sentences
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31 mark
Look at the following sentence:
"Some time before he introduced himself I’d got a strong impression that he was picking his words with care.”
What structural device is most evident in this sentence?
foreshadowing
juxtaposition
narrative shift
repetition
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41 mark
Look at the following sentence:
“Diving from the tower of his raft, or taking the sun on the hot sand of his beach while his two motorboats slit the waters of the Sound, drawing aquaplanes over cataracts of foam.”
What structural device is used in this sentence to convey energy and activity?
temporal marker
complex sentence
foreshadowing
repetition
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51 mark
Look at the following sentence:
"He smiled understandingly – much more than understandingly."
What structural device is evident in this sentence?
foreshadowing
repetition
juxtaposition
dialogue
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61 mark
A writer uses the repetition of a phrase at both the start and end of a text.
What effect might this structural choice have?
It might reinforce a central theme or idea.
It might confuse the reader by reusing details.
It might indicate a shift in the narrative’s focus.
It might break the flow of the narrative for dramatic effect.
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71 mark
Look at the following text:
"The caterwauling horns had reached a crescendo and I turned away and cut across the lawn toward home. I glanced back once."
What is the effect of the simple sentence “I glanced back once”?
It suggests hesitation.
It suggests finality.
It conveys excitement.
It creates confusion.
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81 mark
Read the following text:
"‘I’m Gatsby,’ he said suddenly. ‘
What!’ I exclaimed.
‘Oh, I beg your pardon.’"
What is the impact of the structural device used in these sentences?
The dialogue gives immediacy and draws the reader into the scene.
The juxtaposition highlights the differences between the characters.
The repetition emphasises the character's surprise and confusion.
The use of foreshadowing hints at future conflict.
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91 mark
Look at the following sentence:
"To his great astonishment the heavy bell went on from six to seven, and from seven to eight, and regularly up to twelve; then stopped."
What is the impact of the structural device used in this sentence?
The use of foreshadowing hints at future events in the narrative.
The juxtaposition contrasts the character’s confusion with the clock's precision.
The sentence fragmentation mirrors the character’s astonishment.
The repetition builds suspense and emphasises the slow progression of time.
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