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Creating voice in our narratives

Quiz by Oak National Academy: GCSE English AQA

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  • Q1
    What is the difference between authorial and narrative voice?
    Narrative voice is the voice of an author whereas authorial is of a character.
    Authorial voice is always flat whereas narrative voice is vibrant.
    Narrative voice is a constructed voice whereas authorial voice is a writer's own
    30s
  • Q2
    If you have an idea for a narrative but cannot relate to it, what might best bring the story to life?
    ask someone else to write it for you
    create a character voice, distinct from your own
    tell it from your own point of view with embellishments
    30s
  • Q3
    What is most important to consider when choosing a voice to tell your story?
    which character is emotionally invested in the story line
    which character is most brave
    which character will witness the storyline unfold
    30s
  • Q4
    Which of these may *not* help to shape a compelling voice?
    revealing a character's personality
    writing about a character's biographical details
    revealing a character's inner thoughts
    30s
  • Q5
    How might the tone of voice in 'The Yellow Wallpaper' be described?
    bitter
    stable
    furious
    anxious
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of these sentences crafts the most compelling voice?
    It was that stupid project set by Mr. Fisher that led me to be parentless.
    One day I was asked to do a school project; I had to create a family tree.
    I was back early from work and so was my husband.
    30s

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