literary terms 202122 first 4 days of notes vanderveen plot pyramid

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same or very similar consonant sounds in words that are close together (sneaky snake)

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The repetition of the same or very similar consonant sounds in words that are close together (sneaky snake)

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Allusion

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A reference to a statement, a person, a place, or an event from literature, history, religion, mythology, politics, sports or science

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A reference to a statement, a person, a place, or an event from literature, history, religion, mythology, politics, sports or science

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Atmosphere/Mood

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The overall mood or emotion of a work of literature

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The overall mood or emotion of a work of literature

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Character

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A person or animal who takes part in the action of a story, play, or other literary work (ex: Harry Potter, Rikki-Tikki, Keevan)

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A person or animal who takes part in the action of a story, play, or other literary work (ex: Harry Potter, Rikki-Tikki, Keevan)

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Climax

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The most emotional or suspenseful moment in the story, when the outcome is decided one way or another (high point on plot chart)

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The most emotional or suspenseful moment in the story, when the outcome is decided one way or another (high point on plot chart)

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Connotation

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The feelings and associations that a word suggests (Ex: house/home, thin/skinny)

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The feelings and associations that a word suggests (Ex: house/home, thin/skinny)

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Denotation

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The literal, dictionary definition of a word

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The literal, dictionary definition of a word

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Dialect

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A way of speaking that is characteristic of a particular region or group of people

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A way of speaking that is characteristic of a particular region or group of people

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Dialogue

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A conversation between two or more characters

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A conversation between two or more characters

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Dynamic Character

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Character who changes as a result of the story's events

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Character who changes as a result of the story's events