Exploring the use of time in a narrative
I can analyse how Galloway uses time and use that as inspiration for the structure of my own narrative.
Exploring the use of time in a narrative
I can analyse how Galloway uses time and use that as inspiration for the structure of my own narrative.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- You can experiment with time to create an interesting structure to your narrative.
- The use of flashback is powerful in 'The Cellist of Sarajevo' to help the reader connect to the character.
- The use of flashforward adds a sense of inevitability and a poignant tone to writing.
- Flashbacks are powerful when they contrast to the present moment in some way.
- Using certain phrases before your time shifts can help to create seamless transitions.
Common misconception
We can only manipulate time in one way in a narrative.
When we know the effect that we want our flashbacks and flashforwards to have, we can use both.
Keywords
Flashback - a transition in a story to an earlier time in the life of one or more characters
Flashforward - a transition in a story to a future time in the life of one or more characters
Poignant - evoking a sense of sadness or regret
Equipment
You will need access to the opening chapter of 'The Cellist of Sarajevo' for this lesson.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of upsetting content
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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