Literary Terms and Concepts

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central idea

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the most important point the author is trying to get across

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supporting details

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details that support the main idea

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objective summary

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stating in your own words the central idea and important detail; free from opinions and judgement

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opinion

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a message expressing a belief about something

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inference

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a conclusion one draws (infers) based on premises or evidence

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plot

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the series of episodes, or events, that make up the story

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conflict

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struggle that the main character tries to overcome

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climax

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the movement of greatest suspense, surprise, or excitement; turning point

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traits

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characteristics that are inherited

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attitude

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how characters think, act or feel