Key learning points

1. ‘Escape from Pompeii’ builds tension as the story progresses, drawing readers into the narrative of the eruption.
2. Tension can be built up in many ways thorough hinting, pacing, illustration, character reactions and cliffhangers.
3. A turning point in a narrative is a pivotal moment that significantly alters the course of the story.
4. Turning points can evoke a range of emotions in the character.

Common misconception

Keywords

• Tension - Tension is a feeling of nervousness, excitement or fear.

• Hint - A hint is a slight indication or suggestion of something (e.g. something that might happen next).

• Atmosphere - Atmosphere is the mood created in a section or whole of a text

• Turning point - A turning point in a narrative is a pivotal moment that significantly alters the course of the story or a character's journey.

• Emotions graph - An emotions graph is a reading task where readers plot a character's feelings and emotions as they change throughout a narrative.