Flashcard on Chapter 1 Dialogue and Setting

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting of a story is the time and place in which the events occur. It can influence the plot and characters.

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How does the setting influence the plot?

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The setting can affect the characters' actions, the challenges they face, and the overall mood of the story.

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What is dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a story, which helps to reveal their thoughts and personalities.

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What does it mean to infer information from dialogue?

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Inferring information means to understand or conclude something based on the dialogue and context, even if it is not directly stated.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a story?

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The author's purpose is the reason they wrote the story, such as to entertain, inform, or persuade the reader.

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What is a third-person point of view?

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A third-person point of view is when the narrator tells the story using 'he,' 'she,' or 'they,' and knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is a first-person point of view?

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A first-person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we' to tell the story.

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What does it mean for a character to be stubborn?

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A stubborn character is someone who is determined to do what they want and is not easily persuaded to change their mind.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in the story.