9th Literature Unit 1

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allusion

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an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.

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diction

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the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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irony

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the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

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exposition

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a literary device that introduces background information to the reader, such as the characters, setting, or plot points.

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resolution

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the final stage of a story's plot, where the conflicts between characters are resolved, and the story concludes

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syntax

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the arrangement of words in a sentence to convey meaning

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Theme

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the central idea or message of a story, and is the overarching idea that is consistent throughout the piece

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motif

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a recurring symbol, idea, image, object, sound, or word that helps to emphasize a story's themes and ideas

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plot

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the sequence of events that make up a story, and how those events are presented

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protagonist

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the main character in a story who drives the action forward and faces the most challenges