Question 1: Identify the structural device used in the phrase 'You think you know me?' and explain its effect.

Answer: Rising intonation; it emphasises doubt and challenges the listener.

Question 2: Correct the following sentence for proper punctuation and structure: 'He said I am fine but I don't believe him'

Answer: He said, 'I am fine,' but I don't believe him.

Question 3: Identify the type of sentence fragment in the following: 'A tense atmosphere, with voices raised and footsteps pacing.'

Answer: It is a fragment; it lacks a main clause.

Question 4: Rewrite the following sentence to correct the structural error: 'Despite the rain, they continued their journey, it was late in the evening.'

Answer: Despite the rain, they continued their journey, even though it was late in the evening.

Question 5: From the quotation 'The scene shifts abruptly', identify the structural technique used and discuss its impact on the scene's tension.

Answer: Abrupt scene shift; it creates sudden tension and disorientation.

Question 6: Correct the following for coherence and structure: 'He paused, then spoke again, quieter than before, and the silence filled the room.'

Answer: He paused, then spoke again, quieter than before, filling the room with silence.

Question 7: Analyse the use of fragmented sentences in the excerpt and state how they influence the reader's understanding of the character's mental state.

Answer: Fragmented sentences mirror the character’s inner chaos, creating a sense of emotional turbulence and making the reader feel the character's distress.

Question 8: Craft a short paragraph describing a scene where a character's speech pattern changes throughout, using at least three structural techniques discussed.

Answer: Students should include techniques such as pauses, overlaps, and sentence fragments, demonstrating an evolving speech pattern that reflects emotional or psychological change.