Literary Analysis Flashcard

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What does 'evaluate' mean?

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To judge or calculate the value of something.

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What is the meaning of the term 'author's claim'?

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A statement that supports a position, the author's point of view which the author must prove.

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What is 'word choice' in literature?

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The words an author uses to support their purpose in a text.

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What does 'reasoning' refer to?

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The process of showing how evidence connects or supports a claim.

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What does 'tone' refer to in literature?

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The mood implied by an author's word choice and the way that the text can make a reader feel.

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What is 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What does 'figurative language' mean?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.

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What is 'setting' in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What does 'characterization' refer to?

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

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What is 'plot' in literature?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.