After completing this lesson, you will be able to:

Question

incorporate ways to create tension and mood in a narrative
plan a narrative
Assessment
Complete the reading and activities in this lesson.
Check your understanding of important concepts.

Answer 1

Test your knowledge by answering the following questions:

1. How can you create tension in a narrative?
a) By having a slow-paced plot
b) By revealing the outcome early on
c) By introducing conflict and obstacles for the characters
d) By having a predictable storyline

2. What is mood in a narrative?
a) The protagonist's internal thoughts and feelings
b) The overall feeling or atmosphere created by the story
c) The setting of the story
d) The plot twist at the end

3. Why is it important to plan a narrative before writing?
a) To make it easier to meet word count requirements
b) To ensure the story has a clear structure and purpose
c) To eliminate the need for revisions
d) To keep the story from developing tension and mood

4. What is an example of creating mood in a narrative?
a) Describing a dark and stormy night
b) Introducing a surprise twist ending
c) Having a fast-paced action sequence
d) All of the above

5. How can you incorporate tension and mood in your narrative?
a) By using descriptive language to set the scene
b) By creating conflict and obstacles for the characters to overcome
c) By building suspense through pacing and structure
d) All of the above

Once you have answered these questions, review your answers to see how well you understand the concepts of creating tension and mood in a narrative. Good luck!