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Children's Lit
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19
Literature
Undergraduate 3
12/15/2008

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2 science fiction awards?
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nebula and hugo
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roots of realistic fiction?
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real setting, real people, real issues
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function of realistic fiction for audience?
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"practice for life", bibliotherapy, improves child's attitude toward reading (about events relevant to their life)
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How does the reader connect with realistic fiction?
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identifies with characters, doesn't have to suspend their disbelief, identifies with issues
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function of setting in realistic fiction?
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since it's a realistic place (at least the greater area:state, near-by town) it helps us to relate easier without having to suspend our disbelief
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qualities of realistic fiction's characters?
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easily identifiable, provide "rehearsal for life", struggle because humans struggle, similar issues as readers
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how does a dramatic (or developing) plot work?
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a story with a singular setting, theme, characters and plot run through the entire story.
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how does an episodic plot function?
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a story with a setting and characters that run through the whole book, but without a permeating theme, with each chapter having its own miniplot and intro, setting, and characters.
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distinguishing characteristics of realistic fiction?
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real setting, realistic characters with real issues, realistic endings-not always happy, but protagonist almost always find a way to cope with problem by the end of the book. often narrated in third person by main character
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the role of the omniscient narrator?
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to be the all knowing, all seeing voice telling the story, and can relate events happening simultaneously
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what do adventure and mystery stories revolve around?
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excitement and suspense that can arouse the interest of reluctant reader
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the function of historical fiction?
Definition
tell the stories of historical people and happenings and eras through fictional dialogue and characters. and to help reader to become acquainted with events/people in history
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what authors must do to create quality historical fiction?
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research to make sure everything is consistant with historical evidence and avoids anachronisms. May need to portray racism or sexism without promoting it
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worth and theme of historical fiction books?
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teaches that:
history is created by people
we are tied to our ancestors that were living then
the past shapes the present
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purpose of concept books?
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to educate young children on a specific topic through numerous examples. helps children learn about the world around them. helps to create schemata for new concepts through their own mental relationships
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concept books quality characteristics?
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beautiful images and entertaining language to help youn listeners and readers
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function of biography, realistic fiction and historical fiction?
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sources of info and enjoyment
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biography
Definition
nonfiction work describing the life (or part of ) a real person, written in third person and in expository format
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realistic fiction
Definition
could be real life situations but the details and characters are made up.
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