What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization
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Direct characterization is when the reader is told about how the
character is outright in the text. Indirect characterization is
when the reader is told of the characters actions, words or
thoughts and is left to devise how the character is instead.
Direct characterization tells, whereas indirect characterization
shows.
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What is historical setting
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Historical setting helps to provide the context of a story. For
example, historical setting would give the reader some details
about time period, the society in which the story takes place,
etc.
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Which is the best definition of point of view in fiction
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The perspective through which a story is told
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Which best explains how writers use the plot mountain
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Though writers use the plot mountain as guideline, they
sometimes stray from it as they write.
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Which is the best example of foreshadowing
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A character sees something strange that later turns out to be
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How can writing about objects help writers achieve compression in their writing
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Objects can carry larger implications about people and
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Which best explains free verse
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Poetry that does not conform to a traditional structure
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Which best explains how vivid details contribute to a setting
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They create the sense of a real world in which the story takes
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Which best explains the term conflict in fiction
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The problem that may be resolved
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What is meant by the term flow in fiction
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A sense that the story unfolds clearly and with energy
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Which shows the greatest amount of psychic distance
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A young man runs down a city sidewalk, sweating and panting.
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What approach do poets usually take to symbols
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They find complexity beyond the image's common meaning.
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What is physical detail of setting
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White sailboats on dark water - Apex
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What best explains the term flashback
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A point in the story that shows something that happened earlier.
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Which description creates the strongest contrast between the setting and the characters mood
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Katie sensed a peaceful feeling come over her as she stared out the window at the lightning storm --APEX
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Which is the most likely effect of an ending that was not foreshadowed
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The ending will be surprising but may also disappoint or confuse the reader.
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Which best explains the term creative nonfiction
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Creative writing based on real life
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What is the difference between direct and indirect characterization
Direct characterization is when the reader is told about how the
character is outright in the text. Indirect characterization is
when the reader is told of the characters actions, words or
thoughts and is left to devise how the character is instead.
Direct characterization tells, whereas indirect characterization
shows.
What is historical setting
Historical setting helps to provide the context of a story. For
example, historical setting would give the reader some details
about time period, the society in which the story takes place,
etc.
Which is the best definition of point of view in fiction
The perspective through which a story is told
Which best explains how writers use the plot mountain
Though writers use the plot mountain as guideline, they
sometimes stray from it as they write.
Which is the best example of foreshadowing
A character sees something strange that later turns out to be
important.
How can writing about objects help writers achieve compression in their writing
Objects can carry larger implications about people and
situations.
Which best explains free verse
Poetry that does not conform to a traditional structure
Which best explains how vivid details contribute to a setting
They create the sense of a real world in which the story takes
place.
Which best explains the term conflict in fiction
The problem that may be resolved
What is meant by the term flow in fiction
A sense that the story unfolds clearly and with energy
Which shows the greatest amount of psychic distance
A young man runs down a city sidewalk, sweating and panting.
What approach do poets usually take to symbols
They find complexity beyond the image's common meaning.
What is physical detail of setting
White sailboats on dark water - Apex
What best explains the term flashback
A point in the story that shows something that happened earlier.
Which description creates the strongest contrast between the setting and the characters mood
Katie sensed a peaceful feeling come over her as she stared out the window at the lightning storm --APEX
Which is the most likely effect of an ending that was not foreshadowed
The ending will be surprising but may also disappoint or confuse the reader.