Structural Choices in Writing
Across
- 6. Order The arrangement of events in the order they occur in time.
- 9. A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story, creating anticipation.
- 10. A narrative technique that interrupts the chronological flow to present events from the past.
- 11. The inclusion of conversations between characters, revealing personality and advancing the plot.
- 12. Choices in Writing
- 13. Structure (e.g., linear vs. non-linear) The overall framework that dictates how a story is organized; linear follows a straight path while non-linear may jump around in time or perspective.
Down
- 1. The method by which an author presents and develops characters, including their traits and motivations.
- 2. The use of symbols (like commas, periods) to clarify meaning and indicate pauses or stops in writing.
- 3. and Timing The speed at which a story unfolds; controlling how quickly or slowly events are revealed.
- 4. of View The perspective from which the story is told (first-person, third-person), affecting reader connection with characters.
- 5. A suspenseful situation at the end of a chapter or section that leaves readers eager to know what happens next.
- 7. Dividing the text into parts for organization and pacing, helping manage reader engagement.
- 8. The selection of time and place where the story occurs, influencing mood and context.