Literary Terms and Definitions

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What is rising action in a narrative?

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The series of events that lead to the climax.

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Fill in the blank: _______ is when you figure out a conclusion or answer; make a decision about something.

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Determine.

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What is a narrative text?

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A type of text that tells a story.

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A writer's position on a topic or issue is called a ________.

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Thesis/claim statement.

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Helps individuals remember large amounts of information, and they are better able to make applications in their daily lives is called ________.

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Summarizing.

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What is a climax in a narrative?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What does 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a story.

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What is a character in a narrative?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a setting in literature?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.