IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) · English Language and Literature

Narrative writing: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 5 written questions with worked solutions. All on Narrative writing.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which point of view uses the pronouns 'I', 'me', and 'my' to tell the story from the perspective of a character involved in the action?

Question 2

1 mark

How does a writer effectively use foreshadowing within a narrative?

Question 3

1 mark

How does a writer effectively use foreshadowing to impact the reader's experience?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following is an example of internal conflict within a character?

Question 5

1 mark

When a narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in a story, which point of view is being used?

Question 6

2 marks

In Narrative Writing, what is the term for the perspective from which a story is told, using pronouns such as I and me?

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Question 7

3 marks

Explain how the use of sensory imagery enhances the reader's experience in Narrative Writing.

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Question 8

5 marks

Compare the impact of foreshadowing versus a plot twist on the reader's perception of the narrative's resolution.

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Question 9

3 marks

In Narrative Writing, the 'Setting' is often used as more than just a background; it can reflect a character's internal state.

a) Explain what is meant by the literary technique Pathetic Fallacy.
b) Read the following sentence: 'The heavy, grey clouds hung low over the graveyard, mirroring the weight in Elias’s heart as he stood by the freshly turned earth.' Identify the specific elements of setting used here and describe how they contribute to the mood of the narrative.

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Question 10

5 marks

A compelling narrative often relies on a well-structured 'Conflict'.

a) Define the difference between Internal Conflict (Character vs. Self) and External Conflict (Character vs. Society).
b) Provide a brief narrative scenario (2-3 sentences) for each type of conflict.
c) Explain how resolving an internal conflict can lead to 'Character Development' by the end of a story.

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