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What does 'Author's Choice' refer to?

  • Intentional decisions by an author that may impact meaning, style, development, formatting, conventions, and/or plot progression (correct)
  • Random decisions made by an author
  • Storytelling techniques
  • Readers' decisions

What is conflict?

A struggle between opposing forces

What is external conflict?

A struggle between a character and an outside force

What is internal conflict?

<p>A struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions within a single character</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does tone refer to in writing?

<p>The attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the audience in a literary context?

<p>The listener, viewer, or reader of a text</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mood in writing?

<p>Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's purpose?

<p>The reason the author has for writing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'inform' mean in the context of author's purpose?

<p>To give information</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'entertain' mean in the context of author's purpose?

<p>To interest and amuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'persuade' mean in the context of author's purpose?

<p>To convince</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's point of view?

<p>How the author feels about the subject he or she is writing about</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is fiction?

<p>A story that is not true or is made up</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is nonfiction?

<p>Writing that tells about real people, places, and events</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Author's Choice

  • Refers to intentional decisions made by the author influencing various text elements such as meaning, style, and plot progression.

Conflict

  • Represents a struggle between opposing forces, which is crucial in driving a narrative forward.

External Conflict

  • Involves a character facing challenges or obstacles posed by an outside force, such as another character or societal pressure.

Internal Conflict

  • Describes the inner struggle within a character, encompassing competing needs, desires, or emotions that influence their decisions.

Tone

  • The attitude expressed by the writer towards the audience, subjects, or characters, shaping the reader's interpretation of the text.

Audience

  • The intended listeners, viewers, or readers for a text, whose engagement is essential for effective communication.

Mood

  • The emotional atmosphere created by the writer, evoking specific feelings in the reader throughout the text.

Author's Purpose

  • The primary reason behind the author's writing, which can be to inform, persuade, express, or entertain an audience.

Inform

  • The act of providing information to the audience, enhancing their knowledge on a specific subject.

Entertain

  • Aims to engage and amuse the audience, often through storytelling, humor, or creative elements.

Persuade

  • The effort to convince the audience to adopt a certain perspective or take action based on the author's views.

Author's Point of View

  • Reflects the author's personal feelings and perspectives regarding the subject matter they are addressing in their writing.

Fiction

  • A genre that encompasses made-up stories, fictional characters, and imaginative narratives that do not represent reality.

Nonfiction

  • A genre focused on factual accounts, covering real people, places, and events, aiming to inform or educate the reader.

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