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Name two narrative techniques used in 'The Whispered Letter' to develop the theme of memory.

medium 3 marks Class 12 · English · Memories of Childhood
Answer
flashback and unreliable narrator

The correct answer is flashback and unreliable narrator — List them as the answer.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Read the narrative for structural devices.
  2. Identify the use of flashbacks to past events.
  3. Notice the narrator’s contradictory statements indicating unreliability.
  4. Confirm that these two techniques are employed.
  5. List them as the answer.
Common mistake: Mixing up narrative techniques with setting descriptions

Concept tested: Narrative techniques

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