Child.Lit.Chp9 Flashcards

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Characteristics of contemporary realistic fiction?

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They resemble real people; they love in a place that is or could be real; they participate in a plausible, if not probable, series of events; they are presented with a dilemma that is of interest to children; they discover a realistic solution.

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What is contemporary realistic fiction?

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Is derived from actual circumstances, with realistic settings and characters who face problems and opportunities that are within the range of what is possible in real life.

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Magical realism?

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A work that is so far fetched, but because it has things that are possible it remains realistic fiction

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Benefits of realistic fiction?

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The may come to feel that they are not alone; they may learn to reflect on the choices in their own lives; they may develop empathy for other people; they may see life experiences beyond their own; they may take a humorous, enjoyable look at life.

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The first realistic fiction for kids?

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Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe published in 1719

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Is considered 1st American novel

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The last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper published in 1826

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Considered the first to present the dilemma facing young women?

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Little women by Louisa May Alcott published in 1868.

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“New realism”

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Looked at the downside of life; children suffering from poverty, racism, sexism, war, and parental irresponsibility.

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Categories of contemporary realistic fiction?

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Books about self discovery and growing up; families and family diversity; interpersonal relations; school; sports; nature and animals; adventure and survival; romance and sexuality; mental, physical, emotional and other challenges; moral dilemmas and moral responsibility; social diversity; aging, death, and dying; mystery and suspense books; humorous books; series books; multicultural and international themes; magical realism.

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Criteria for evaluating realistic fiction

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Is the story well written; do the characters resemble real people in our world?; are the events plausible? Is the plot resolution believable-not a contrived to end in a certain way?

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