Literary and Analytical Terms

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Analyze

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to separate into parts and explain

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Antagonist

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist

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Argue

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to prove points by using facts

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Cause

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to tell what happened

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Climax

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when the conflict of the plot is resolved

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Compare

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to find the similarities

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Conflict

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the problems faced by the characters in the story

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Contrast

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to find the differences

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Convey

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to carry out or transfer information

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Criticize

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to find the strengths