UI Post-UTME Literature in English 2024 (Model questions) Question 10

Question 10

Prose: General

What narrative technique involves starting a story in the middle of the action?

  1. A.Foreshadowing
  2. B.In medias res
  3. C.Flashback
  4. D.Circular narrative
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (In medias res)

Explanation

'In medias res' is Latin for 'into the middle of things'.