Narrative Structure: Non-linear

English
GCSE
7 questions
~14 mins
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A worksheet covering Non-linear Narrative Structure with a focus on language techniques for GCSE students.

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Narrative Structure: Non-linear

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Reading Passage

She remembered the moment vividly, though it seemed distant now. The chaos of that night flickered in her mind—flashes of fear, hope, regret. As she looked back, the events unfolded out of chronological order, jumping from her childhood to that pivotal night, then to the aftermath. The narrative shifted seamlessly, challenging the reader to piece together the timeline. Each memory was a fragment, interconnected yet disjointed, creating a tapestry of her experience.
1.
Identify one narrative technique used in the passage that indicates a non-linear structure.
[2 marks]
2.
What is the effect of presenting memories out of chronological order in this extract?
[2 marks]
3.
Explain how the phrase ‘fragments, interconnected yet disjointed’ contributes to the portrayal of the narrative.
[3 marks]
4.
Identify a specific language technique used to create a vivid mental image in the passage.
[2 marks]
B

Analysis Questions

Answer the following questions in detail, providing evidence from the extract where appropriate.
1.
Analyse how the author’s use of shifting timelines affects the reader’s understanding of the narrator’s experience.
[10 marks]
2.
Identify and explain the purpose of any stylistic device used to portray memories as ‘fragments’. How does this impact the reader?
[4 marks]
C

Creative Writing Task

Write a short narrative (150-200 words) that employs a non-linear structure. Focus on creating a vivid sense of memory or past events. Use techniques discussed in this worksheet.
1.
Create a non-linear narrative based on a childhood memory that alters the sequence of events. Use at least two different narrative techniques discussed.
[15 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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