Literary Terms and Concepts

Front

A hint in surrounding text that helps a reader infer the meaning of a word or phrase.

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Context clue

Front

To determine something not stated directly by using reasoning and evidence.

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Infer

Front

Details from the text that are used to support answers.

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Textual evidence

Front

The ability to understand.

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Comprehension

Front

The feelings a reader gets toward a subject which is created through words used by the writer.

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Mood

Front

The lesson or message about life.

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Theme

Front

A conversation between characters.

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Dialogue

Front

The main character who usually has a problem to solve.

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Protagonist

Front

The character who opposes the protagonist.

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Antagonist

Front

The sequence of events in a work of literature.

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Plot