Notice & Note Fiction Signposts

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What is an Aha! Moment?

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A moment when a character realizes something important, often expressed with phrases like 'I realized...' or 'Now I know why...'.

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What are clues that indicate an Aha! Moment?

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Characters say phrases like 'I realized...', 'Suddenly I knew...', or 'Now I know why...'.

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What is a Tough Question in a story?

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A hard question that a character asks themselves or another character.

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What are clues that indicate a Tough Question?

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A character asks themselves or another character a hard question.

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What does Words of the Wiser mean?

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When a character, usually older and wiser, gives serious advice to the protagonist.

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What are clues that indicate Words of the Wiser?

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A wiser character offers a life lesson, often in a quiet moment.

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What does Contrasts and Contradictions mean?

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When a character does something unexpected or contradicts their earlier actions or statements.

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What are clues that indicate Contrasts and Contradictions?

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The author shows feelings or actions that the reader hasn't seen before or doesn't expect.

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What is the purpose of Notice & Note signposts?

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To help readers identify important moments in a story that reveal deeper meanings.

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How can Aha! Moments affect a story?

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They can change a character's understanding or direction in the story.