Fiction Reading Strategies

The strategy 'Contrasts and Contradictions' helps in understanding characters and plot by:

• Highlighting differences in characters' actions or behavior.

• Providing a detailed background of the characters.

• Focusing on the setting of the story.

• Explaining the historical context of the plot.

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The strategy 'Words of the Wiser' involves recognizing moments when a wiser character offers advice or insight, and it is important for character and plot analysis because:

• It helps in understanding the theme of the story.

• It provides comic relief in the narrative.

• It introduces a new character to the plot.

• It complicates the storyline further.

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An 'Aha! Moment' is significant in a story's character and plot development because it:

• provides a sudden insight or realization that changes the character's perspective.

• is a moment of intense action that drives the plot forward.

• introduces a new character that alters the story's direction.

• serves as the climax of the story.

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The 'Again and Again' strategy assists in identifying key themes in a narrative by:

• Highlighting repeated elements or events

• Focusing on character development

• Analyzing the setting

• Examining the author's background

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A 'Memory Moment' can provide insight into a character's motivations by:

• Revealing past experiences that influence current behavior

• Introducing new characters

• Describing the setting in detail

• Explaining the plot twist

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The 'Tough Question' strategy plays a role in deepening the understanding of a story's plot by:

• Encouraging readers to ask critical questions about the characters' motivations.

• Providing a summary of the story's main events.

• Offering a detailed analysis of the author's writing style.

• Highlighting the historical context of the story.

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Contrasts and Contradictions help a reader make predictions and draw inferences about the plot and conflict.

• By highlighting differences in characters' behavior

• By providing a summary of the plot

• By offering a detailed background of the setting

• By listing all the characters in the story

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The 'Words of the Wiser' strategy is when____.

• a character takes the main character aside and offers serious advice.

• a character challenges the main character to a duel.

• a character ignores the main character's problems.

• a character tells a joke to lighten the mood.

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An 'Aha! Moment' in literature is:

• A moment of sudden realization or insight

• A moment of intense conflict

• A moment of deep sadness

• A moment of great joy

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An 'Aha! Moment' in literature tells you something about the _______.

• the theme or message of the story.

• the main character's favorite color.

• the author's writing style.

• the setting of the story.

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