Realistic Fiction
What is a key feature of realistic fiction stories?
Realistic fiction features characters and events that could happen in real life, even though the story may be fictional.
In Charlotte’s Web, what is the theme that reflects Charlotte’s actions toward Wilbur?
The theme is “Friendship and selflessness.”
Who was Frank Lloyd Wright?
a famous architect
What does the word radically mean?
in an extreme way
How many syllables are in the word “unbelievable”?
Five syllables: un-be-liev-a-ble.
In realistic fiction, how do characters’ struggles relate to real-world issues?
Characters in realistic fiction often face challenges that are similar to those people experience in real life, such as friendship problems, family issues, or personal growth.
In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, what is the theme related to the Pevensie children’s journey?
The theme is “Courage and the battle between good and evil.”
Which word best describes how Ms. Hussey feels about the plans for the Robie House?
upset
What does it mean if something embodies a particular quality?
symbolizes or represents in a clear way
What does the suffix -ment mean?
The suffix -ment indicates the action or result of something, like in “enjoyment” (the result of enjoying something).
In the story Holes, why is the setting considered realistic fiction?
The setting of Holes—a camp in the desert—is a believable and possible situation, even though the story itself may include exaggerated elements.
What theme is explored in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief regarding Percy’s relationship with his father, Poseidon?
The theme is “Identity and the search for family.”
Why does Tommy feel like he has a special connection to the Robie House?
He lives next door.
What does indivisible mean?
unable to be split into pieces
What type of word does the suffix -ness create when added to “happiness”?
The suffix -ness turns “happy” into a noun, creating “happiness,” the state of being happy.
How does the theme of friendship in a realistic fiction novel differ from that in fantasy?
In realistic fiction, friendships are based on real-world emotions and challenges, whereas in fantasy, friendships may be influenced by magical or other-worldly elements.
What is a theme in a story?
A theme is the main idea or message the author is trying to share through the events, characters, and setting.
Define Revolutionary
very different from something that came before
What is the meaning of the suffix -able as in “readable”?
The suffix -able means “capable of” or “worthy of.” “Readable” means capable of being read.
In a realistic fiction story, can the setting be made up or does it have to be a real place?
In realistic fiction, the setting can be made up place, but the events and characters should feel like they could happen in real life.
Can a story have more than one theme?
Yes, a story can have more than one theme.
Define Ironic
contrary to expectations
How many syllables are in the word “wonderful”?
Three syllables: won-der-ful.