Literary Terms and Concepts

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What is an analogy?

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A statement in which the relationship of one thing is likened to that of another thing.

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What defines a classic?

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An author or work thought to be of the highest rank.

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What is diction?

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The choice and use of words in speaking or writing.

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What does figurative language include?

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Figures of speech such as similes.

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How might an author foreshadow an event?

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By giving a hint in advance.

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What does it mean to infer?

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To make a conclusion based on evidence.

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What is insight?

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The ability to see the nature of something.

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What is an introduction in a book?

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A section at the beginning of a book that prepares the way for what follows.

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What is a motive?

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A reason for doing something.

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What is a narrative?

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A story.