Fiction Reading (AKS 1-8)

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What does it mean to explain something?

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To explain means to make something clear or easy to understand by providing details or reasons.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument.

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What is point of view in literature?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told, affecting how the reader understands the narrative.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a plot?

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

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge about a particular subject.