Year 11 ATAR English: Creative Writing Techniques and Structure

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Dramatic Irony

Audience knows more than the characters.

Converging Storylines

Multiple plotlines that intersect at a point.

Infer

Audience deduces meaning not explicitly stated.

Twist Ending

Unexpected conclusion that surprises the audience.

Circular Structure

Story ends where it began, creating a loop.

Flashback Structure

Narrative jumps back to earlier events.

Exposition

Background information provided at the story's start.

Foreshadowing

Hints about future events in the story.

Dialogue Structure

Punctuation and spacing affect character communication.

Chronological Plot Structure

Events presented in the order they occur.

In Medias Res

Story begins in the middle of action.

Creating Tension

Building suspense through pacing and conflict.

Crescendo of Tension

Gradual increase in suspense leading to climax.

Climax

Turning point of the story with highest tension.

Denouement

Resolution section tying up loose story ends.

Characterisation

Development of characters through dialogue and action.

Setting

Time and place where the story occurs.

Visual Imagery

Descriptive language that evokes sensory experience.

Pacing

Speed of the narrative, affecting reader engagement.

Action Moment

Key event that drives the plot forward.