In this task, we ask you to rewrite a sentence in simple English without changing its general meaning. Essentially, you want to make the sentence easier to read by using simpler words, utilizing more straightforward sentence structures, and omitting non-essential information etc.
--------
Question: The character may be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person , in which case the distinction of a " fictional " versus " real " character may be made .

Answer: The character can be completely fictional or based on a real-life person .


Question: When other constituent republics of the Soviet Union advanced claims to sovereignty in 1988 and 1989 , Turkmenia 's leadership also began to criticize Moscow 's economic and political policies as exploitative and detrimental to the well-being and pride of the Turkmen .

Answer: When other Soviet republics claimed sovereignty over their territory in 1988 and 1989 , Turkmenia 's leadership also began to criticize Moscow 's economic and political policies .


Question: In 1993 Leo ́ n was the CONCACAF Champions ' Cup runner-up , losing the final match against Costa Rican team Deportivo Saprissa , in one of the greatest upsets among the defeats in the club 's history .

Answer:
In 1993 Leo ́ n was the CONCACAF Champions ' Cup runner-up , losing the to the Costa Rican team Deportivo Saprissa .