Academic Vocabulary for Unit 2 L/C1

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Characterization

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. This can be direct (explicitly stated) or indirect (implied through actions, thoughts, and interactions).

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting the opposite of what is expected.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, giving deeper meanings to objects, events, or relationships.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning, rather than explicit statements.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or between a character and their environment).

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Theme

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A central unifying idea within a narrative.

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Protagonist & Antagonist

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The protagonist is the main character, often facing a conflict, while the antagonist is the character or force opposing the protagonist.

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Point of View vs. Perspective

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Point of view refers to who the narrator is within the story, while perspective is how characters view and process what's happening within the story.

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Climax

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

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Antithesis

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A rhetorical device in which two opposite ideas are put together in a sentence to achieve a contrasting effect.