8th Grade RLA - Plot, Genre, POV review

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What is a play?

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A genre of text that is performed by actors on a stage, typically involving dialogue and a script.

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What is fiction?

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A genre that includes imaginative and made-up writing, not based on real events.

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What are the characteristics of poetry?

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Poetry is a genre that uses rhythmic and often metaphorical language to express emotions, ideas, or stories.

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What is realistic fiction?

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A genre that tells stories about real-life situations and characters, but may include some fictional elements.

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What is traditional literature?

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A genre that includes fairy tales, myths, legends, tall tales, and folktales, often passed down through generations.

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What is the main purpose of a plot in a story?

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

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What is point of view (POV)?

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The perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person, second-person, or third-person.

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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 the difference between nonfiction and fiction?

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Nonfiction is based on real events and facts, while fiction is created from the imagination.

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What are subgenres?

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Subgenres are categories within a genre that have specific characteristics, such as mystery or science fiction within fiction.