Realistic Fiction :] Today’s Learning Goals: >I can list the characteristics of realistic fiction. >I can define and explain allusions. >I can define dialect and recognize it in reading.

Realistic Fiction :] Definition: Fiction is the form of any work that deals, in part or in whole, with information or events that are not real, but rather, imaginary and theoretical—that is, invented by the author.

Realistic Fiction :] Characteristics: >Accurately reflects life as it could be lived today. >Some events, people, and places may be real.

Can you think of any examples?? Realistic Fiction :] Can you think of any examples??

Today’s Learning Goals: >I can define and explain allusions.

Today’s Learning Goals: >I can define and explain allusions.

Allusion Definition: An implied or indirect reference especially in literature; also the use of such references.

Allusion Examples: >“I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.” >”When she lost her job, she acted like a Scrooge and refused to buy anything that wasn’t necessary.” >“I thought the software would be useful, but it was a Trojan Horse.” >”He was a real Romeo with the ladies” >Chocolate was her Achilles’ heel.

Dialect Definition: A form of language that is particular to a specific region or social group.