Genre and Literary Elements

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What is a biography?

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A narrative of someone's life, told by another person in third person (he/she, his/her).

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What are literary elements?

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The essential parts of a story that make it interesting.

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What does 'Man vs Society' mean in literature?

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A conflict where the main character struggles against social institutions such as school, government, or community.

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What is fantasy in literature?

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A story that includes witches, magic, dragons, superheroes, or superpowers.

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What is an unreliable narrator?

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A first-person narrator whose account of events and characters' emotions cannot be trusted.

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What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

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Fiction is a narrative created from the imagination, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message that runs throughout a story.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What are the main genres of literature?

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Fiction, Non-Fiction, Poetry, Drama, and Fantasy.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.