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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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Theme

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The underlying message of the text

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Perspective/Point of View

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The lens through which a story is told. This can affect how information is presented to the reader: First-person, Third-person, Omniscient, Limited.

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Free Verse

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A form of poetry that does not adhere to a specific meter, rhyme scheme, or structure, giving the poet freedom in expression.

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Rhymed Verse

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Poetry that follows a specific rhyme scheme or pattern of sounds at the ends of lines, often creating musicality or rhythm.

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Haiku

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A traditional Japanese form of poetry with three lines and a syllable structure of 5-7-5, typically focusing on nature or moments of quiet reflection.

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Limerick

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A humorous poem consisting of five lines with a specific rhyme scheme (AABBA) and meter, often lighthearted or nonsensical.

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Text Structures

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Chronology, Comparison, Cause/Effect, Problem/Solution, Description.

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Central Idea

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The core message or main point of a text, often explicitly stated or subtly conveyed throughout the work.

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Author’s Purpose

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The reason an author writes a text, typically to inform, entertain, persuade, or express thoughts/feelings.