RL Vocabulary Flashcard

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Analogy

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An association between a concept and its characteristic(s).

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Inference

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A conclusion drawn from prior knowledge, evidence, or clues.

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Humor

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The quality of being amused or comical.

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Allusion

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A reference to a character, place, or event in other works that authors assume readers will know.

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Dialogue

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The words spoken by characters in a story or drama.

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Comedian

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A person who entertains others by telling jokes or amusing stories.

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Comparison

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The act of evaluating two or more things to highlight similarities and differences.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Flashback

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A scene set in a time earlier than the main story, used to provide background or context.

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Characterization

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