Literary Terms Flashcards

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analyze

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Examine something in detail to understand it better.

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argument

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A reason or set of reasons given to persuade others.

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character's perspective

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The viewpoint or attitude of a character in a story.

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characterization

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The creation or construction of a human character in a literary text

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clarify

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Make something clear or easier to understand.

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poetic elements

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Features that are characteristic of poetry, such as rhyme, meter, and imagery.

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reasoning

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The process of thinking about something in a logical way to form a conclusion or judgment.

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reliable

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Able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed; dependable.

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audience

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The group of people who watch, read, or listen to something.

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author's perspective

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1. Informational is the author's attitude towards a topic.

2. Literary is a character's attitude.