Flashcard on Chapter 1 Dialogue and Setting

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What does Grandma's dialogue suggest about her character?

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Grandma is stubborn, and determined to get her way.

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What is the author's purpose in writing this book?

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The author tells a story that we will enjoy.

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How can you identify a third-person point of view in a novel?

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The author knows the thoughts of all characters, and uses words like he, she, and they.

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What can be inferred about Dewey's character based on his actions?

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Dewey is resourceful and takes initiative to solve problems.

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What does Grandma's statement 'We ain’t got no chance, boy' imply?

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Grandma thinks it is unlikely that they will have a good outcome and stay safe.

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What is dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a story.

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What is setting in a narrative?

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Setting refers to the time and place where the story occurs.

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What does it mean to infer information from a text?

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

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What is the significance of character development in a story?

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Character development shows how characters change and grow throughout the story, making them more relatable.

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What is a narrative point of view?

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The narrative point of view is the perspective from which the story is told, such as first-person or third-person.