7th Grade ELA Tier 3 Vocabulary

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Allegory

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A narrative in which characters and events represent abstract ideas or moral qualities.

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Archetype

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A typical character, action, or situation that represents universal patterns of human nature.

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality.

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Dramatic Irony

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When the audience knows something the characters do not.

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Situational Irony

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When the opposite of what is expected occurs.

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Verbal Irony

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When someone says the opposite of what they really mean.

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Satire

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The use of humor, irony, or ridicule to criticize or mock.

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Parody

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A humorous imitation of a serious piece of literature or writing.

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Theme

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The central topic or idea explored in a text.

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Central Idea

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The main point that the author wants to communicate to the reader.