Literary Terms

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Setting

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The time and place of a story.

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Point of View

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The person who is telling the story.

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Simile

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A comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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Imagery

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Using words that invite the reader to imagine or picture what is happening. It uses the 5 senses.

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Climax

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The turning point of the story.

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Mood

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The emotional feeling or atmosphere that a piece of literature creates for the reader.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a work of literature.

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Characterization

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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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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Genre

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A category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.