Question 1: What are three techniques mentioned that writers use to plan their narratives in modern fiction?

Answer: Foreshadowing, flashbacks, pacing

Question 2: Explain how non-linear timelines can enhance a story’s structure.

Answer: Non-linear timelines allow authors to reveal information strategically, create suspense, and explore characters’ backgrounds in depth. They can also challenge the reader’s perception of time and sequence, adding complexity and engagement.

Question 3: Identify one way in which careful planning benefits the reader’s experience.

Answer: It maintains coherence and engagement throughout the story.

Question 4: Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a planning technique mentioned in the extract?

Answer: c) Soliloquies

Question 5: Describe how authors might use multiple viewpoints to enhance their stories.

Answer: Using multiple viewpoints allows authors to offer different perspectives, create a more layered narrative, and deepen character development. It can also build suspense as readers gain varied insights into the story's events.

Question 6: Identify two narrative devices that help shape the structure of modern fiction.

Answer: Foreshadowing and flashbacks

Question 7: Creative Writing Prompt: Imagine you are planning a short story with a twist ending. Outline your approach to structuring the story. Include at least three planning steps.

Answer: Students should outline their story idea, plan key plot points including foreshadowing, consider the use of flashbacks or multiple perspectives, and determine how to build suspense towards the twist ending.

Question 8: Why is careful planning especially important in complex narratives?

Answer: It helps maintain clarity and coherence despite the narrative's complexity.