Compression Literary

What is the primary purpose of literary compression?

• To expand the narrative

• To condense information

• To confuse the reader

• To add more characters

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of literary compression?

• Adding more dialogue

• Using fewer words to convey more meaning

• Introducing new subplots

• Expanding character backstories

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

In literary terms, what does 'compression' often involve?

• Elaborating on themes

• Reducing unnecessary details

• Increasing word count

• Adding more chapters

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How does compression affect the pacing of a story?

• Slows it down

• Speeds it up

• Has no effect

• Makes it confusing

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which literary device is commonly used in compression?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Symbolism

• Ellipsis

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

What is a potential downside of too much compression in literature?

• Over-explanation

• Loss of clarity

• Increased word count

• More complex plots

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which genre often uses compression to maintain suspense?

• Romance

• Thriller

• Fantasy

• Historical fiction

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What is the effect of compression on character development?

• Enhances it

• Limits it

• Has no effect

• Makes it more detailed

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which of the following is NOT a result of literary compression?

• Conciseness

• Ambiguity

• Clarity

• Redundancy

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CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

How can compression enhance the thematic depth of a story?

• By adding more characters

• By focusing on key elements

• By expanding the plot

• By increasing dialogue

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5