Literary Terms and Concepts

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Theme in literature

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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Tone in literature

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the attitude or general character of a piece of writing and is often related to the attitude of the writer or speaker.

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Author's claim

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A statement or assertion put forth by the author, often requiring evidence or support.

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Central claim

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The primary argument or point that an author is trying to make in a text.

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Point of view

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The perspective from which a story is narrated or a topic is discussed.

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Phrase

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A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit.

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Suggests

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Indicates or implies something without stating it directly.

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Central idea

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The main point or essence of a piece of writing.

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Context

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The circumstances or background that help in understanding a text or event.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.