SWBST (Summarizing)

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What does SWBST stand for?

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SWBST stands for Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then, which is a strategy for summarizing stories.

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What is the purpose of the 'Somebody' in SWBST?

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The 'Somebody' refers to the main character in the story.

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What does 'Wanted' represent in the SWBST framework?

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'Wanted' represents what the main character is trying to achieve or obtain.

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What does 'But' signify in the SWBST model?

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'But' signifies the conflict or problem that the main character faces.

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What does 'So' indicate in the SWBST summarizing strategy?

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'So' indicates the actions taken by the character to resolve the conflict.

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What does 'Then' describe in the context of SWBST?

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'Then' describes how the problem or conflict was resolved in the end.

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How can you identify the main character in a story?

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You can identify the main character by looking for the 'Somebody' in the SWBST framework.

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What question should you ask to determine the 'Wanted' in a story?

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You should ask, 'What is the character trying to do?'

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What is an example of a conflict in a story?

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An example of a conflict is when a character faces obstacles that prevent them from achieving their goals.

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Why is summarizing important in understanding a story?

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Summarizing helps to distill the main ideas and events, making it easier to understand the overall message.