Exploring Author's Craft in Fiction

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What is the term from which a story is told?

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Point of View

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Which literary device uses descriptive language that appeals to the senses?

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Imagery

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Which term refers to creative comparisons such as simile, metaphor, and personification?

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Figurative Language

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What is the underlying message or lesson of a story called?

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Theme

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A student reads a story where a storm is used to represent a character’s anger. Which author’s craft technique is being used, and how does it contribute to the story’s meaning?

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Symbolism; it gives deeper meaning to the character’s emotions

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If an author gives hints about a character’s future actions early in the story, which technique is being used, and why might the author use it?

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Foreshadowing; to build suspense and prepare the reader for future events

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How does using “I” and “me” in a story affect the reader’s understanding of the main character?

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It allows the reader to experience the character’s thoughts and feelings directly.

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Effect of short, choppy sentences in a tense scene on the mood of the story?

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It increases tension and urgency

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A character expects to win a prize but ends up losing. Which literary device is this an example of, and what effect does it have on the story?

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Irony; it creates surprise and highlights the difference between expectation and reality

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What is author's craft?

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The language that a writer uses to make their writing interesting.