Literary Terms and Concepts

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Supports

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Provides evidence or reasoning to back up an idea, argument, or answer.

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Detail

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A specific piece of information that explains, describes, or proves something.

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Develop

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To expand, elaborate, or build upon an idea or concept.

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Infer

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To make a logical guess based on evidence from the text and prior knowledge.

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Contribute

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To help bring about an effect or result.

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Development

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The process of growing or advancing an idea, theme, or character.

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Selection

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A passage or excerpt used for reading and analysis.

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Interaction

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The way two or more characters, ideas, or elements of a text influence each other.

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Demonstrate

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To show or explain with examples or evidence.

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Describe

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To give details about something using words.