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What differentiates fiction from other forms of literature?
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?
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?
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?
According to neurological studies at Emory University in 2014, what effect does reading fiction have on the brain?
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How does reading fiction impact empathy towards others?
How does reading fiction impact empathy towards others?
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What is the main difference between history and fiction?
What is the main difference between history and fiction?
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Why was history traditionally considered more important than fiction?
Why was history traditionally considered more important than fiction?
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How did the perception of history change in the twentieth century?
How did the perception of history change in the twentieth century?
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What does the word 'fiction' imply?
What does the word 'fiction' imply?
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What label is applied to both long-form and short-form narratives?
What label is applied to both long-form and short-form narratives?
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Are all works of fiction considered literature?
Are all works of fiction considered literature?
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