I Sell My Dreams - Flashcard Set

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What is a short story?

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A short story is a prose narrative of limited length that organizes the action and thoughts of its characters into the pattern of a plot.

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What are the possible forms of a plot in a short story?

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The plot form may be comic, tragic, romantic, or satiric.

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What is the significance of the central incident in a short story?

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The central incident is selected to manifest the protagonist’s life and character, contributing to the development of the plot.

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What is the range of lengths for short stories?

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Short stories can range from about five hundred words to longer and more complex works.

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What thematic variations can short stories cover?

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Short stories can deal with themes such as fantasy, reality, alienation, and the problem of choice in personal life.

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Who is Gabriel Garcia Marquez?

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Gabriel Garcia Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, and journalist, widely considered the greatest living Latin American master of narrative.

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What are two of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's masterpieces?

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One Hundred Years in Solitude (1967) and Love in The Time of Cholera (1985).

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What themes are prevalent in Marquez's works?

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His themes often include violence, solitude, and the overwhelming human need for love.

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What event occurs at the Havana Riviera Hotel?

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A huge wave picks up several cars and embeds one in the side of the hotel, causing panic.

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What was found inside the car embedded in the hotel wall?

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The body of a woman secured behind the steering wheel by a seat belt.