SOL Review Vocabulary

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Synonyms

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Words that have similar meanings.

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Climax

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

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often a hero or heroine.

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human things.

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Cause & Effect

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A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect).

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Rising Action

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

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Fluency

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The ability to read with speed, accuracy, and proper expression.

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Point of View - 1st/3rd person

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The perspective from which a story is told; first person uses 'I' or 'we,' third person uses 'he,' 'she,' or 'they.'

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Characterization

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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Context Clues

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Hints that an author gives to help define a difficult or unusual word.