Literary Terms and Concepts

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What is a subheading?

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A subheading is a title or heading that comes under a main heading, used to organize content and indicate what the section is about.

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What should you do when you encounter an unknown word while reading?

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Look for clues in the sentence to help understand the meaning of the unknown word.

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What is a glossary?

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A glossary is a list of important vocabulary words and their definitions, usually found at the back of a book.

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What is a caption?

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A caption is a brief explanation or description of a picture or illustration.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that happen from the beginning to the end of the story.

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What is a heading?

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A heading is a title at the top of a page or section that indicates the main topic.

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What is a diagram?

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A diagram is a drawing that explains or shows how something works or is organized.

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What is an index?

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An index is an alphabetical list of topics or subjects in a book, along with page numbers where they can be found.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What are character emotions?

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Character emotions are the feelings that characters experience throughout the story, which can affect their actions and decisions.