Literary Terms and Concepts

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Infer (Inference)

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A conclusion derived from logical reasoning using evidence. (An educated guess).

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Stanza

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The organizing structure of a poem (The paragraph of a poem).

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Impact

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To have a STRONG EFFECT on someone or something.

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Paragraph

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A distinct section of writing, usually dealing with a single theme or topic, indicated by a new line and indentation. (A group of sentences).

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Contribute

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To help to cause or bring about. (What something DOES to a text).

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Compare and Contrast

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To measure or note the SIMILARITIES or DIFFERENCES between two or more things.

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Phrase

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A small group of words representing a concept.

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Quote (Quoting)

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To repeat or copy something from a text or speech. (You are NOT the original author).

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Supports

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To back something up with proof (Evidence).

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Central Idea

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The unifying concept within an informational text around which all ideas revolve. (Pulls it all together).