"ONCE UPON A TIME" BY NADINE GORDIMER

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of a story where the main characters and setting are introduced.

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What is the theme of 'Once Upon a Time' by Nadine Gordimer?

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The theme is that though families act with the best intentions, fear can drive individuals to hurt people they intend to protect.

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What conflict irritates the narrator in the opening scene?

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The narrator is irritated by being criticized for not having written a children's book.

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What similarities exist between the narrator and the family in the story?

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Both the narrator and the family are fearful of intruders and live in South Africa.

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What prevents the family from admiring the flowers in the neighborhood?

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The flowers are hidden behind different security fences.

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Define 'rising action' in a narrative structure.

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Rising action is the series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What does 'falling action' refer to in a narrative?

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Falling action refers to the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the conclusion of the story, where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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How does fear influence the actions of characters in 'Once Upon a Time'?

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Fear drives characters to take extreme measures, often leading to unintended harm to those they love.