Literary Terms #1

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What is expository text?

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A type of writing that presents non-fiction facts and information.

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What is the purpose of expository text?

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To present non-fiction facts.

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What is sensory language?

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Language that helps the reader feel, taste, see, smell, or hear.

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What is the purpose of sensory language in literature?

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To help the reader feel, taste, see, smell, or hear.

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What is persuasive text?

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A type of writing that aims to convince the reader to do or believe something.

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What is the purpose of persuasive text?

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To convince the reader to do or believe something.

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What is a narrative?

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A story that includes characters, setting, and plot.

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What defines a narrative?

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A story with characters, setting, and plot.

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What is a genre in literature?

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A category that defines a type of literature.

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What is the definition of genre?

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A literary category.