Plausibility in Fiction
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What must a writer of fiction do to make the fantastic seem plausible?

  • Include unrealistic events without any explanation
  • Present the fantastic in a context that makes it seem believable (correct)
  • Avoid any elements of fantasy in the story
  • Create a world that is completely detached from reality
  • Why does the narrator mention that he was prepared to dislike Max Kelada?

  • Because the narrator had to put up with whatever accommodation was offered
  • Because Max Kelada had a reputation for being unpleasant
  • Because the war had just finished and passenger traffic was heavy (correct)
  • Because the agents were not providing suitable accommodation
  • What does the text suggest about the creation of characters in fiction?

  • The writer has no control over the characters in their fictional world
  • The writer must only create characters based on real people
  • The characters in fiction must always be based on historical figures
  • The writer is free to invent characters, but their world must be coherent (correct)
  • What was the challenge faced by passengers after the war when seeking accommodation?

    <p>Accommodation was very hard to get due to heavy passenger traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of a closer reading of the story according to the text?

    <p>It reveals a significant difference in the plausibility of the story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a writer of fiction ensure about their fictional world?

    <p>It hangs together and leads from one thing to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about the plausibility of a story?

    <p>It may seem equally plausible or implausible upon a casual reading</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the challenge faced by passengers seeking accommodation after the war?

    <p>Accommodation was very hard to get</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the narrator prepared to dislike Max Kelada?

    <p>The narrator was prepared to dislike Max Kelada even before knowing him</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the writer in creating fantastic elements in a story?

    <p>Present fantastic elements in a context that makes them seem plausible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Creating Plausible Fiction

    • A writer of fiction must make the fantastic seem plausible by creating a believable world with its own rules and consistency.
    • The narrator was prepared to dislike Max Kelada, indicating the narrator's bias or preconceived notions about Kelada's character.

    Post-War Accommodation

    • After the war, passengers seeking accommodation faced challenges, implying a scarcity of resources or housing.

    Character Creation in Fiction

    • The text suggests that characters in fiction should be well-created, implying that authors should craft believable and relatable characters.

    Reading Between the Lines

    • A closer reading of the story is significant, implying that readers should look beyond the surface level to uncover deeper meanings or themes.

    World-Building in Fiction

    • A writer of fiction must ensure that their fictional world is believable and consistent, with its own rules and logic.

    Plausibility in Storytelling

    • The text implies that the plausibility of a story depends on the writer's ability to create a believable world and characters.

    The Writer's Role

    • The writer plays a crucial role in creating fantastic elements in a story, suggesting that they must skillfully craft these elements to make them believable.

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    Test your understanding of plausibility in fiction with this quiz on General English Lesson 1. Explore the concept of creating a cohesive fictional world and the importance of continuity in storytelling.

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