PSSA ELA Review - Part 1

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Antonym

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A word that is opposite in meaning.

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Indirect Characterization

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A method of character development where the author shows the character's traits through actions, thoughts, and feelings rather than directly stating them.

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Personification

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Allusion

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An implied or indirect reference in literature to a familiar person, place, or thing.

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Author's Craft

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How the author intentionally uses literary devices and narrative elements to tell a story, persuade, or inform an audience.

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Irony

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A literary technique where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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Juxtaposition

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A literary technique where two or more ideas, characters, or places are placed side by side for comparison.

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Active Voice

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A sentence structure where the subject performs the action of the verb.

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Analogy

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A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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Analysis

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The process of breaking down a text to understand its meaning and structure.