RL.8.1 and RL.8.3

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What are characters in a story?

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Characters are the individuals who take part in the action of a story. Examples include Goldilocks, Tweety Bird, and Mickey Mouse.

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What is an incident in a story?

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An incident is something that happens that may contribute to a larger event in the narrative.

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What are inferences?

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Inferences are educated guesses based on text evidence and prior knowledge.

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What is background knowledge?

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Background knowledge is the information and understanding you already have about a subject before reading or learning more about it.

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What does propel mean?

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To propel means to move or drive forward.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a narrative.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the method an author uses to develop a character's personality and traits.