Literary Terms and Definitions

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Definition

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A statement that explains the meaning of a word or phrase.

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Dictionary entry

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An individual word or phrase and its definition as found in a dictionary.

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Latin word

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A word that originates from the Latin language.

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Paragraph

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A distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with a single theme.

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Latin root

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The basic part of a word derived from Latin that gives the word its core meaning.

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Word origin

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The history of where a word comes from.

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Theme

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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Resolution

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The part of a story where the problem is solved.

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Rising action

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The series of events that lead up to the climax of a story.

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Event

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An occurrence or happening within a story.