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19.36: A Close Reading on Tension: Narrative vs. Contextual

Writing Excuses

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Exploring Narrative and Contextual Tension in Storytelling

This chapter explores the differences between narrative tension within a story and contextual tension shaped by the reader's external knowledge. Using 'Last Dinner in Pompeii' as an example, the speakers illustrate how these tensions influence perception and engagement with the narrative.

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