Which of the following openings would be most likely to receive the highest marks for engaging the reader in an AQA narrative task?

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Question

Which of the following openings would be most likely to receive the highest marks for engaging the reader in an AQA narrative task?

Accepted Answer

The sea had always called to him; tonight, for the first time, he answered. — Option C creates immediate intrigue through a short, punchy sentence with a metaphor and a dramatic turn, inviting the reader in. Options A and D are vague and tell rather than show, while B relies on cliché.

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It was a dark and stormy night and everyone was scared of the weather outside.

Answer

This story is about a boy who lived near the sea and one day something happened.

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The sea had always called to him; tonight, for the first time, he answered.

Answer

In this story I am going to write about a boy and his experience at the sea.

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