Reading Literary Text Vocabulary

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Text Evidence

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Information from a text that supports a specific point or argument.

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Theme

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, often driving the narrative.

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Resolution

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The solution or outcome of the conflict in a story.

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Summarize

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To give a brief statement of the main points of a text.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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Characters

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The individuals who take part in the action of a story.

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Character Traits

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The qualities, attitudes, and values that a character exhibits.

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Infer

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To deduce or conclude information from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story takes place.