Short Fiction Unit Vocab.

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What is a Plot Diagram?

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A visual representation of the structure of a story, showing the sequence of events including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The main idea, moral, or message of a story, often reflecting on the character's actions, plot, and recurring ideas.

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What is dialogue?

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A conversation between two or more characters in a story, often indicated by quotation marks.

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What does 'point of view' mean in literature?

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The vantage point from which the story is told, influencing how the reader perceives the narrative.

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Is Charlotte's Web fiction or non-fiction?

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Fiction.

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What is a character chart?

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A tool used to outline and analyze the traits, motivations, and relationships of characters in a 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 who drives the story forward, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs, providing context for the characters and events.

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What is a plot twist?

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An unexpected development in the story that changes the direction of the plot.

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What are context clues?

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Hints or information within a text that help readers understand the meaning of unfamiliar words or phrases.