1.09 Unit Test Narrative Techniques And Structure Part 1
Question: Refer to Explorations in Literature for a complete version of the story.
How does O. Henry’s use of third-person narration in “After Twenty Years” affect the story?
Answer: It allows the reader to get to know each character.
Question:
Answer: It creates a sense of surprise by having the newly arrived character speak with short phrases and exclamations.
Question: Part A
How does the author provide readers with important information about Aunt Gertrude in the passage’s exposition?
Part B
Which sentence from the exposition best illustrates the function of this part of the story as identified in Part A?
Answer: Part A
The author includes a flashback that details the narrator’s interactions with and views on his aunt.
Part B
“I had seen Aunt Gertrude more in the past two years than I had ever before in my life, and she could be terrifying, often wearing a mean scowl on her deeply lined face.”
Question: Which statement best describes how the story’s rising action creates tension?
Answer: It raises questions about what Great-Aunt Gertrude is sorry for.
Question: How does the author’s use of foreshadowing in describing the aunt’s past work as a governess affect the story?
Answer: It adds surprise to the story when the aunt’s true generosity is revealed.
Question: Part A
Why does the author use the first-person point of view in this story?
Part B
Which evidence from the story shows the impact of the first-person narrator as described in Part A?
Answer: Part A
to limit reader access to the thoughts, feelings, and memories of all characters except Bella
Part B
Isabella doesn’t know that Alejandro used to call her grandmother “Bella” until Abuela reveals it to her.
Question: What impact does the climax have on this story?
Answer: It serves as a turning point as it is revealed that the letters were intended for Abuela, not Bella.
Question: How does the author make this story comical?
Answer: The narrator says that her grandmother loves drama.
Question: How does the author show that Bella is a reliable narrator?
Answer: Bella admits she is embarrassed when Mateo finds her following him.
Question: Part A
How does the author of this passage create suspense?
Part B
Which textual evidence supports the response in Part A?
Answer: Part A
The author describes a situation in which the main character isn’t certain that he can accomplish his mission.
Part B
“Oh, here it comes: the Wave of Doubt. Why can’t I just concentrate on the task at hand in these situations?”