Questions and Answers
Fiction is a product of a ______ mind
creative
It comes from the Latin word 'Fictio' which means to ______ or fashion
shape
Major character is an important figure and is the ______ of the story
center
Minor character makes the major characters to ______
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Verbal Irony- is a contrast between what is said and what is ______
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Setting - it is the time, ______ and environment that shape the characters
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Fiction is a product of a ______ mind
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Elements of Fiction Characterization - presentation and revelation of the characters - by direct description, showing the character in ______, or by letting the characters help define each other
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What is the meaning of 'Fiction' based on the Latin word 'Fictio'?
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Which type of Irony involves a contrast between what is said and what is meant?
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What does 'Style' in fiction refer to?
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In fiction, what is the purpose of 'Exposition'?
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What is the primary function of 'Minor Characters' in fiction?
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What does 'Plot' refer to in fiction?
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What is involved in 'Characterization' in fiction?
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'Conflict' in fiction refers to:
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'Irony' in fiction involves a contrast or discrepancy between:
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'Setting' in fiction refers to:
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Study Notes
Fiction and Its Elements
- Fiction is a product of a creative mind, derived from the Latin word 'Fictio', meaning to form or fashion.
Characterization
- Major characters are important figures and are the central focus of the story.
- Minor characters help to make major characters shine, and they exist to define each other.
Types of Irony
- Verbal Irony involves a contrast between what is said and what is meant.
Story Elements
- Setting encompasses the time, place, and environment that shape the characters.
- Elements of Fiction Characterization involve the presentation and revelation of characters through:
- Direct description
- Showing the character in action
- Letting characters define each other
Fictional Concepts
- Style in fiction refers to the author's unique manner of writing.
- Exposition provides background information to help readers understand the story.
- Plot refers to the sequence of events in a story.
- Conflict in fiction involves a struggle between opposing forces or ideas.
- Ironic situations involve a contrast or discrepancy between what is expected and what actually occurs.
- Setting in fiction creates the context for the story, including the time, place, and environment.
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