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Fiction vs. History Narratives

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What differentiates fiction from other forms of literature?

It is always written in verse format.

It lacks any form of narrative structure.

It is usually written in sentences and paragraphs. (correct)

It focuses on non-fictional characters and events.

What serves as the engine that drives the fictive vehicle in fiction?

Dialogue

Story (correct)

Setting

Character development

What value does storytelling in fiction provide?

Decreasing brain function

Making us less empathetic towards others

Forcing us to stretch our imaginations (correct)

Limiting our experiences to our five senses

According to neurological studies at Emory University in 2014, what effect does reading fiction have on the brain?

Improves brain function and creates better mental connections Signup and view all the answers

How does reading fiction impact empathy towards others?

Increases empathy Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between history and fiction?

History focuses on true events, while fiction is make-believe. Signup and view all the answers

Why was history traditionally considered more important than fiction?

Because it talked about true things. Signup and view all the answers

How did the perception of history change in the twentieth century?

It became fractured due to different accounts of events. Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'fiction' imply?

Something that is invented or made-up. Signup and view all the answers

What label is applied to both long-form and short-form narratives?

Literature Signup and view all the answers

Are all works of fiction considered literature?

No, works of fiction can be called different things. Signup and view all the answers