American Literature Milestones Test Review

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protagonist

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the main character who moves the plot

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antagonist

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character or force acting against the protagonist

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argumentative essay

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an essay that requires the writer to choose a side and support it with evidence

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informative essay

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an essay that requires you to provide requested information

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thesis statement

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a sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay

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literary device

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techniques used by writers to convey their message, such as metaphor, simile, and symbolism

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theme

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the central idea or message in a literary work

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character development

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the process of creating a believable character in a story

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setting

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the time and place in which a story takes place

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point of view

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the perspective from which a story is told