Narrative Writing - Flashbacks
English
Grade 8
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~18 mins
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An exam-style worksheet focusing on the use of flashbacks in narrative writing for Grade 8 students.
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Narrative Writing - Flashbacks
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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Flashbacks in Narrative Writing
The following excerpt is from a short story:
"As she looked out over the quiet lake, memories flooded back—her childhood summers spent here, the laughter of friends echoing in her mind. Suddenly, the scene shifted, and she was a girl again, running through the tall grass, feeling the warmth of the sun on her face. It was a moment long past but vividly alive in her memory."
1.
Identify the part of the excerpt that functions as a flashback.
[2 marks]2.
What narrative technique is used to transition into the flashback?
[2 marks]3.
State whether the flashback is presented explicitly or implicitly, and justify your answer.
[3 marks]4.
Analyze how the flashback affects the mood of the passage.
5.
Create a short narrative paragraph (150-200 words) incorporating a flashback from your own experience.
6.
Which of the following best describes the purpose of a flashback in storytelling?
Aa) To introduce new characters
Bb) To provide background information or context
Cc) To conclude the story
Dd) To create suspense
7.
From the excerpt, identify an example of sensory detail used to evoke memory.
[2 marks]8.
Explain how flashbacks can contribute to character development in a narrative.
[3 marks]9.
In your own words, define what a flashback is in narrative writing.
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