Understanding Text Types and Elements

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What is a text type that usually contains characters?

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All of these (poem, drama, story)

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How would you best describe drama?

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A story meant to be acted out on a stage.

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What is one key difference between poetry and stories?

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Stories are written in paragraphs while poetry has line breaks.

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Which type of text typically contains rhythm?

Back

Poem.

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What is the term for the narrator of a poem?

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Speaker.

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What are the main elements of a story?

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Characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

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What is the primary purpose of poetry?

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To express emotions and ideas through rhythmic and often metaphorical language.

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What distinguishes a poem from a prose text?

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Poems often use line breaks, stanzas, and may employ meter and rhyme.

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What is a key characteristic of drama?

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It is written to be performed by actors on a stage.

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What is the role of the narrator in a story?

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To provide perspective and convey the plot and characters' thoughts.