Understanding Key Literary Concepts

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Central idea

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The main point or underlying message of a text.

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Summarize

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A brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form.

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Viewpoint

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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Analysis

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A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

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Context

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The circumstances or setting surrounding an event or idea.