Literary and Informational Terms

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alliteration

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When the same BEGINNING sound is used in words that are close to each other

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allusion

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An implied or indirect reference to a well-known story, place, event, or person

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analogy

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A comparison between two things

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annotation

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A note or comment added to a text or diagram, explains or connects

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antagonist

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The character OR force working AGAINST the protagonist

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antonym

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A word that means the opposite (maintains part of speech)

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archetype

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A symbol, pattern, plot, or character type that appears in multiple stories across cultures and years

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assonance

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The repetition of a VOWEL sound in nearby words

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bibliography

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A list of the books or websites referred to in a piece of writing

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audience

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The intended group of readers; influences the author’s style and content