NARRATIVE STRUCTURE AND DEVICES

The narrative structure and devices work together to create a suspenseful and emotionally charged story with a surprising twist.

 Narrative Structure:

The Exposition: Girl running in the alley/park, establishing the setting and tension.

Rising Action : Someone follows her, she hides, and is attacked.

Climax: Girl's body on the floor, blood dripping.

Falling Action: Parents' grief and shock.

Resolution: Mother's discovery of the diary, leading to a new twist.

 Narrative Devices:

Focalisation: The story is told from an external perspective, focusing on the girl and her family.

Flash forward: The narrative jumps forward in time (1 year later).

Symbolism:The diary represents a hidden truth or secret.

Plot Twist: The little sister's smile and implied involvement.

Framing: The story is framed around the girl's tragic event and its aftermath.

Suspense: The attack and discovery of the diary create tension and surprise.

Emotional Manipulation: The use of grief, shock, and unease to engage the audience.