8th Grade Reading SOL vocab 2

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Climax of a story?

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Point of highest tension or drama in a narrative.

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Resolution in a story refers to:

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The outcome of the climax leading to the end of the story.

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Theme in literature:

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The underlying message or insight the writer conveys.

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Subplot?

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A secondary plot that supports the main plot, usually involving supporting characters.

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Dialogue in literature?

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Conversation between characters.

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Tone in literature refers to the author's attitude towards the subject or audience.

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The author's attitude towards the subject matter or audience.

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Voice in literature refers to the distinctive style or manner of expression of the author or narrator.

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Distinctive style or manner of expression of the author or narrator.

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Foreshadowing in literature:

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A hint or clue about what will happen later in the story.

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Irony in literature:

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Outcome opposite of what was expected.

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Flashback in literature:

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An interruption in the chronological sequence to depict an event that happened earlier.