Short Fiction Unit Vocab.

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What is the definition of fiction?

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Fiction is a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact.

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What is the definition of non-fiction?

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Non-fiction is writing that is based on real events, people, and facts.

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What is the purpose of supporting details in a text?

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Supporting details provide evidence or examples that back up the main idea.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is the role of the protagonist in a story?

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The protagonist is the main character around whom the story revolves.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that a story conveys.

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the perspective of a character, while third person uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they' and is told from an outside perspective.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.