Analysing Tension in Literary Non-fiction Texts

Today, we're focusing on the concept of tension through an analysis of an extract from the literary nonfiction novel "Otter Country" by Miriam Darlington. In this gripping section, Darlington shares her camping experience in the wilds of Britain, where she encounters a wild boar. This extract was featured in the IB Paper 1 literature exam back in November 2021.

We'll explore three key quotations, honing in on Darlington’s masterful use of tension. Our analysis will spotlight:

• Strong Verbs

• Economical Syntax

• Subject Vocabulary

💡 Writing Tips:

• Combine sentences for economy while maintaining variety.

• Use literary terminology and topic-related vocabulary to enrich your analysis.

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