Literary Terms Flashcards

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A part of a play or performance.

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act

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The repetition of the same sound at the beginning of words.

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alliteration

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To examine something in detail to understand it better.

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analyze

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A short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

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anecdote

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Reasons given to persuade others that an idea or action is right or wrong.

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arguments

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The reason why an author writes a text: to inform, entertain, or persuade.

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author’s purpose

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A book about a person's life written by that person.

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autobiography

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A book about a person's life written by someone else.

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biography

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A brief explanation or description of an image or illustration.

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caption

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story or play.

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character