Understanding Key Literary Concepts

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Central idea

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The main point or underlying message of a text.

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Summarize

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A brief statement of the main points.

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Viewpoint

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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Analysis

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A detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

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Context

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The circumstances or setting surrounding an event.

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Counter claim

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A statement that opposes or disagrees with a claim.

Front

What term refers to the main point or underlying message of a text?

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Central idea

Front

Brief statement of the main points

Back

Summarize

Front

Which term describes the perspective from which a story is told?

Back

Viewpoint

Front

Which term refers to a statement that opposes or disagrees with a claim?

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Counter claim