HMH What of this Goldfish Would You Wish

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What does 'beleaguered' mean?

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Troubled; with many problems.

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How does an author's cultural background affect their writing?

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It affects their point of view about the characters and events in a story.

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What is a poignant story?

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A story that is emotionally moving.

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What happens when a student starts failing classes?

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They may become beleaguered, facing many problems.

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What can character motivations be based on?

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Past experiences that readers may not yet be aware of.

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Define 'tone' in literature.

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The author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience.

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What is 'diction'?

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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What is 'point of view' in a story?

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The perspective from which the story is told.

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What does 'indirect characterization' mean?

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The process by which the personality of a character is revealed through their actions, speech, and interactions.

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What is 'direct characterization'?

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The process by which the personality of a character is directly described by the author.