Unit 1: Short Fiction

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What can a character’s physical appearance often indicate?

Back

The character's personality, background, and social status.

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If a character is described as well-groomed and impeccably dressed, what might this suggest?

Back

The character is wealthy or of high social standing.

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Which point of view uses 'I' or 'we' to tell the story?

Back

First-person.

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In literary analysis, what is a claim?

Back

A central argument or thesis statement about a piece of literature.

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What is a subplot?

Back

A secondary plot that complements or contrasts the main plot.

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What is the main purpose of a character's dialogue in a story?

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To reveal character traits, advance the plot, and provide information.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

Back

The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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What is foreshadowing in literature?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the significance of setting in a story?

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It establishes the time and place of the narrative, influencing the mood and context.