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Literary Terms
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8th Grade
09/16/2013

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Imagery
Definition
the use of languages that helps the reader paint a visual picture of the story
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Foreshadowing
Definition
writing technique that gives the reader a clue of what will happen next
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Irony
Definition
a particular tone is created when the speaker intends a meaning that is opposite to the words he/she says
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Point of View
Definition
perspective from which the story is told (1st or 3rd person)
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Climax
Definition
moment when the action comes to the highest point of conflict (the most exciting)
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Dialogue
Definition
actual words tat the characters speak
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Characterization
Definition
methods a writer uses to communicate information about characters
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Conflict
Definition
story's problem; central source of tension; struggle between forces
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Narratore
Definition
the story teller
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Setting
Definition
environment in which the story takes place
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Style
Definition
ways an author uses languages, word choice, imagery
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Theme
Definition
the message an author intends to communicate by telling the story
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Tone
Definition
clues that suggest the writers attitude towards the story (chracters/topics)
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Symbol
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an object, image, character of action that stands for an idea beyond it’s literal meaning (a heart is a ________ for love
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Resolution
Definition
conclusion to the story
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Suspense
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technique used by authors to keep their readers interested
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Rising Action
Definition
part of a story where the tesnion reises and problem unfolds
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Protagonist
Definition
central character in the story
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