Literary Terms Flashcards

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Ally Character

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A friend to the protagonist and someone who tries to support the protagonist through their conflict or struggle

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Antagonist

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The person or thing that creates the conflict or problem for the protagonist to fight against

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Argument

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A genre of writing where the writer conveys their position on a topic and uses reasoning, research, and evidence to persuade others

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Audience

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The group of people that a piece of writing, media, or art is intended for

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Descriptive Language

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Vivid details or adjectives that help the audience picture ideas/topics in their mind

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Introductory Paragraph

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The first paragraph in an essay that introduces the essay topic and states the thesis.

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Memoir

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An author's narrative about their own personal experience.

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Narrative Point of View

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The viewpoint a story is told from, such as first, second, or third person.

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Reasoning

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Explains how evidence ties back to claims and the thesis.

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Register

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The correct tone and word choice for the formality and familiarity of the audience.