Literary Terms and Concepts

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Theme

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The central idea or message

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Central Idea

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Main idea or theme

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Convey

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To show or communicate

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Compare/Contrast

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The process of identifying similarities or differences

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Illustrate

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To explain or clarify something

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Evidence

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Quotes

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Characterization

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The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character

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Conflict

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The struggle between 2 opposing forces, which drives the plot

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Setting

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The time and place where a story occurs

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Visualize

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To form a mental image or picture of something in your head