Multicultural Literature Final Exam Study Guide: Literary Terms

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Summarize

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A brief statement that presents the main points.

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Perspective

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A particular attitude or way of considering a matter.

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Evidence

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Direct quotes and/or information taken from a source/text to back up a claim.

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Omniscient

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Possessing complete knowledge.

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Omnipotent

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All powerful.

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Theme

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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Narrator

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The person or character who tells the story.

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Counterclaim

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An argument made to oppose another claim.

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Rebuttal

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A response to a counterclaim, providing evidence to refute it.

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Conclusion

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The final part of a text that summarizes the main points.