P1 Q3 — Structure analysis
Analyse how a writer structures a text to interest and engage the reader (AO2)
What you'll learn
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Think of a story like a sandwich 🥪. The top slice is the beginning, the filling is the middle, and the bottom slice is the end.
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Which part of a story usually introduces the main problem?
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Let's look at a short story: 'A girl finds a map. She follows it to a cave. Inside, she discovers a treasure chest.'
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Here's a simple diagram of the story structure: 🟢 Beginning (hook) → 🟡 Middle (build-up) → 🔴 End (resolution).
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Drag each part of the story into the correct order: 'They escaped the cave.' 'The map led them to danger.' 'Two friends found a mysterious map.'
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Which part of the story structure comes after the build-up?
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Why do writers use a clear structure in stories?
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