Flashbacks

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What is a Memory Moment?

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A Memory Moment is when the author interrupts the action to share a character's memory, providing important insights into the theme, conflict, or future events.

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True or False: Memory Moments provide important information about the theme, conflict, or foreshadow future events.

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True

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What question can you ask yourself when identifying a Memory Moment?

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Why might this be important?

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What is rising action in a story?

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Rising action refers to the events that increase the tension of a story leading up to the climax.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point that the action builds to, often the most exciting part of the story.

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What does the term 'foreshadowing' mean?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the purpose of flashbacks in a narrative?

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Flashbacks provide background information and context to the current events in the story, helping to deepen understanding.

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What is the difference between a Memory Moment and a flashback?

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A Memory Moment is a brief recollection shared by a character, while a flashback is a more extended narrative that takes the reader back to a previous time.

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What is the significance of identifying Memory Moments in a story?

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Identifying Memory Moments helps readers understand character motivations and the overall theme of the narrative.

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What are 'Words of the Wiser'?

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Words of the Wiser are advice or insights given by a wiser character that can help the protagonist make decisions.