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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is the best definition of THEME?

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A universal truth, moral, or idea that the author wants to express.

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What does it mean when we say the author's purpose is to persuade?

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It means the author is trying to convince the reader to think or do something.

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What does the word 'precariously' mean in the context of balancing on a cliff?

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It means balancing dangerously or in a way that is not safe.

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What does the word 'somber' mean when describing a mood?

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It means serious or gloomy.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience.

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What does it mean to 'entertain' in writing?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement to the reader.

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is a conflict in a story?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces in a story.