Fiction Prep

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What is a narrator?

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The narrator is the person or character who tells the story in a literary work.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To infer means to draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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What is a flashforward?

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A flashforward is a literary device that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to present events that will occur in the future.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is the significance of setting in a story?

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The setting provides the time and place in which the story occurs, influencing the plot and characters.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a literary work.

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What does it mean for characters to be dynamic?

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Dynamic characters are those who undergo significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a conflict in literature?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the text.