Unit 1 Vocabulary

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Inference

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A reading technique where a reader uses clues from the story and their own knowledge to figure out something the author does not say directly.

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The setting of the story

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The time and place where the story takes place.

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Greek gods

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Powerful immortal beings in Greek mythology who rule over different aspects of the world and human life.

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Character

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A person, animal, or being in a story.

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Thief

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A person who steals.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a story.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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Antagonist

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give hints about what will happen later in the story.