Literary Terms and Concepts

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Suffix

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A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or how it’s used.

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Affix

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A general term for any part (like a prefix or suffix) added to a word to change its meaning.

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Root word

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The basic part of a word that gives it its main meaning.

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Prefix

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A letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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Character

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A person, being, or animal in a story.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story.

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Conflict

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A problem or struggle between opposing forces.

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Theme

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The central idea or message of a text.

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Event

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Something important that happens in a story.

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Fable

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A short story that teaches a lesson.