Elements of Fiction
Made up people or animals are called __________.
Characters
What are the two types of nonfiction?
Literary nonficiton and Functional texts
What type of story is "The Three-Century Woman"?
Fiction (realistic fiction)
What type of nonficiton is The Fall of Hindenburg?
Literary nonfiction; article
Mrs. Breckenridge said the TV anchor "put my nose out of joint." What does she mean by this?
He made her angry.
Where or when a story takes place refers to the _________.
Setting
The first sentence of a paragraph in a nonfiction text is called the _____ _____.
Topic sentence
What fiction form is "The Three-Century Woman"?
Short story
What was the author's purpose of writing The Fall of Hindenburg?
To inform.
Fiction or Nonfiction?
A biography.
Nonfiction
Is a first person narrator a character inside the story, or a speaker outside of the story?
A character in the story
The overall message or point in a nonfiction text is called a _______ _______.
Central idea
What is a possible theme of "The Three-Century Woman"?
Respect your elders.
or
Don't judge a book by its cover.
The author shares that the Hindenburg measured 803.8 feet and weighed 242 tons. This is an example of what type of supporting detail?
Statistics
A _________ theme is a message about life that is expressed in many different cultures and time periods.
Universal
The overall lesson or message of a fictional story is called a ____________.
theme
What are the three most common purposes authors have for writing?
1. To inform
2. To persuade
3. To entertain
Who is the narrator of "The Three-Century Woman"?
A 14-year-old girl named Megan
"Oh, the humanity!" is a famous _________ from Herb Morrison when he witnessed the disaster.
Quote/Quotation
Both themes and central ideas can be directly ______ or _______.
Stated or implied
What are the three forms of fiction?
1. Short stories
2. Novels
3. Novellas
A _______ is something that stands for or represents something else.
Symbol
Why does the news anchor make Mrs. Breckenridge angry?
He is more interested in her memories than who she is as a person.
True or False?
All of the passengers of the Hindenburg died.
False.
Statistics, observations, and expert statements are all examples of ________ _________ that author's may use to back up their claims.
Supporting details