Understanding Literary Terms and Concepts

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What does 'contribute to the meaning' mean?

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Helps explain the big idea or message of the story

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Explanation

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A way to make something clearer or easier to understand

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What are 'descriptive details'?

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Words that help you see, hear, feel, or imagine what’s happening

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What is 'conflict' in a story?

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A problem or struggle the characters face

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What does it mean when a part of the story 'best advances the plot'?

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Moves the story forward by adding important events

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What does it mean when something 'propels the story forward'?

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Adds action or moves the story toward the most exciting part

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When a part of a story 'reveals aspects' of a character, what does it show?

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Shows what the character is like or what they feel

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What does 'its' refer to when something 'impacts its development'?

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The plot, theme, or how the characters grow

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Objective Summary

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A short and fair summary that only tells the facts, not your opinion

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What is a 'correct evaluation'?

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A judgment or opinion that uses good reasons and evidence