Literary Analysis Flashcard

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What is first person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the story is told by one character using 'I' and 'we'.

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What does it mean to cite a text?

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To quote or paraphrase a text, making sure to give the author credit for their ideas.

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What is characterization?

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The method used by authors to help readers get to know the characters in a story; it is also known as character development.

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What does it mean to 'cite' a source?

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To quote or paraphrase a text, making sure to give the author credit for their ideas.

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What is third person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the story is told by an outside narrator using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is the purpose of a literary analysis?

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To examine literature closely and write an analysis of one or more story elements or author's moves.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.