Lane-7B Reading Literature Vocab

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Antagonist

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The person (or force) in conflict with the protagonist.

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Theme

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A truth about life that is revealed in a story.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggeration that cannot possibly be true.

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Climax

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The most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist; a turning point in the story.

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Allegory

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A story with two levels of meaning: a surface level meaning and a symbolic or metaphoric meaning.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere of a story, created by the author's word choice and setting.

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Simile

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