What is the effect of the first-person narrative in the following excerpt?'I leapt into the air, manoeuvring through the treacherous terrain and obstacles with the precision of a seasoned pro, leaving Benson far behind. Years of practice had honed my skills, transforming me into a graceful dancer amidst the chaos. I leapt past Marie, bounded through the obstacles, and soared through the mud. My steps light and nimble, I glided over the mud pits, and then pirouetted over the gorge. The next obstacle coming my way: The King of the Swingers. The ropes and nets were no match for my trained limbs; my limbs flowed from one rope to the next, swinging, swaying across with ease.'Question 11Answera.It creates a sense of detachment from the protagonist's experiences.b.It allows for a deeper understanding of the protagonist's thoughts and emotions.c.It establishes a sense of mystery surrounding the protagonist's identity.d.It introduces multiple perspectives on the events described.

What is an advantage of telling a story from a first-person point of view?A.Showing multiple characters' perspectives on the same event or situationB.Providing the most comprehensive information about the story's eventsC.Giving readers immediate access to a character's thoughts and feelingsD.Conveying each story event in the most realistic and concrete way possible

How does the use of first person narration impact the authority of the text? Identify Meadows’ use of cuts, dissolves, superimpositions and cross dissolves. What is the effect of Meadows’ editing techniques? Is it important that the images match the dialogue? Why would Meadows make this choice? With the exception of the voiceover narration, the only sound is a ticking clock. What is the impact of this? In terms of the ideas in the narrative? Why would Meadows make this choice? Examine Meadows’ voice throughout the story – his pace, pausing, volume, impersonations – what is the impact of this on you? The narrative revolves around black and white photographs of Meadows’ grandmother/mother. How does this choice impact your response to the story? Consider notions of authority/authenticity.  Why do you think Meadows made the choice to distort the image of the scissors? ‘Scissors’ has a script of 256 words. Examine Meadows’ selection of language and use of figurative devices –“They say the camera is a clock for seeing, a time machine, and that when we’re photographed the birdie we watch sees us with eyes that are yet unborn”“the photo album becomes a tomb, time’s coffin with a glass lid” “fragile album”“a pilot wounded in action ‘with a lump of shrapnel in his neck’”“If you do that, I’ll….I’ll cut you out of my …w...photographs” “I wonder if the cruel scissors that cut my grandfather from his picture were the same scissors that cut my mother’s four day old hair?”  How does Meadows’ choice of language/ figurative devices reveal the subtext of this story?How does the language make us empathise with the ‘characters’ in Meadows’ story? Who does Meadows’ want us to empathise with? How do you know this?

How does the reader know that this passage is written in the third-person limited point of view?Jeff begged Carolina to go skiing with him until she finally agreed. She looked nervous the entire drive to the mountain, but he couldn't figure out what was wrong with her. Who didn't like skiing?A.The narration reveals the thoughts and feelings of only one character in the story.B.The narration reveals the thoughts and feelings of all the characters in the story.C.The narration allows the main character to speak as himself, telling his own thoughts and feelings.D.The narration focuses on the reader as a character, drawing the reader into the action.

Read the following passage:I've learned that it's the trials that bring out the best in us. Sure I miss dancing, but after the accident I had to find new ways to define myself. In doing so, I've discovered that I'm much more than a dancer. That was something I loved to do — but it's not all of who I am.Which statement best analyzes how this passage incorporates personal narrative into the societal commentary?A.The speaker shares his personal experience to inspire others to pursue their dreams.B.The speaker evaluates the positive side of his accident to show that benefits can come from times of trouble.C.The speaker explains his sense of loss after his accident to warn others to make the most of each day.D.The speaker describes the accident that ended his dancing career to teach others to be appreciative of what they have.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

The type of narration used, as in first person, second person, or third person