Figurative Language
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This is a genre of fiction that covers realistic, contemporary topics.
realistic fiction
The time and place of a story
setting
What is the primary purpose of authors who write dramas, poetry, plays, and fictional stories?
(author's purpose)
to entertain
What size and style of font should be used in MLA format?
size 12 Times New Roman
historical fiction
The part of a story that first provides background information about the characters and setting
exposition
Why do authors choose to use imagery in fictional stories?
to help the reader create visual/mental images
In order to use MLA formatting in an essay, what does the writer needs to do at the start of each paragraph?
indent
This is a genre of fiction that features stories set in the future and centers on motifs such as corruption and power.
dystopian fiction
The events leading up to the climax
rising action
What is the primary purpose of authors who write news articles, textbooks, and scientific journals?
(author's purpose)
to inform
MLA stands for...?
Modern Language Association
This is a genre of fiction that typically features short stories that include magical elements and, usually, the opening line "Once upon a time..."
fairy tales
The end of the story in which the conflict has been resolved (or mostly resolved)
the denoument/resolution
What is foreshadowing?
when the author gives you clues about what to expect in the rest of the story
What do you call an in-text citation that uses parentheses?
a parenthetical citation
This is a genre of nonfiction that features true stories told using narrative techniques.
literary nonfiction
the singular moment or event in a story when the main conflict is first introduced
inciting incident
A one-word topic or concept that repeats throughout a story and connects to at least one of the story's themes
motif