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Study Guide Answers
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1.
What is "fiction"?
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Fiction is something invented or imagined. It's a made-up story or a falsehood. |
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The origins of creative writing can be found in various _____________________ .
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mythologies |
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How were the first stories passed from one generation to another?
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orally |
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The _______________________ is at the core of the story.
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protagonist |
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What is a "protagonist"?
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He or she is the main person around whom all action revolves. |
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The protagonist should be universally _____________________ .
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appealing |
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Every protagonist should have at least one _____________ ________________ .
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fatal flaw |
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What is a "theme"?
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It is the subject or main topic of a work of fiction. |
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What is "personification"?
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Personification is the attribution of human characteristics to inanimate objects. |
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Every _______________________ must have companions.
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protagonist |
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Adventures should be larger than ________________ and involve the highest of _______________.
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life/ stakes |
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Protagonist + _________________ = ______________________
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obstacle/ conflict |
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Why is conflict necessary?
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It is necessary for the development of the theme and for the development of the characters. |
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14.
What are the four usual kinds of conflict?
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Man vs. Man/ Man vs. Nature/ Man vs. God/ Man vs. Himself |
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The main character must mature and have a higher level of _______________ at the end of the story.
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understanding |
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