Literary Terms and Concepts

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structure

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The way a story is written or constructed; the way stories are put together

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suspense

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The excitement a reader feels when they wonder what will happen next.

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critical

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Something very important or crucial to the story

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setting

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Where and when the story takes place

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concentrate

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To focus on or give attention to

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attitude

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opinion

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assumption

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Accepted idea

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traditional

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Expected; part of the usual style

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intensify

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To make something grow in strength

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justify

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To prove something is right or valid.