Literary Terms and Concepts

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Literary Text

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A piece of writing that includes fiction, drama, or poetry.

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Analysis

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The process of examining the parts of a text to understand how they work together.

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Cite

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To mention a specific part of a text to support an idea or analysis.

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Textual Evidence

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Specific details from a text that support an analysis or argument.

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Inferences

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Conclusions drawn from evidence in the text.

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Theme

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The central message or idea in a literary work.

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Mood

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The feeling the reader gets after reading a text.

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Objective Summary

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A brief overview of a text that includes main points without personal opinions.

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Character Development (Characterization)

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How an author reveals a character's personality.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs.