The Boy in the Black Suit: Chapter 1 - Everything is Backward

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Sympathetic

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Being able to understand somebody else’s sorrow or feelings.

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Simile

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'He floated through the halls like a zombie' suggests Matt feels disconnected.

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Tragedy

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An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress, often leading to a change in behavior or perspective.

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Isolation

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A feeling of being separated from others, often leading to loneliness.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story takes place, important for understanding the context of the plot.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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Character Development

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The process by which a character changes throughout a story, often influenced by events and interactions.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a literary work, such as the impact of loss.

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Inference

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A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

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Perspective

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A particular attitude or way of considering a matter, which can affect how characters are portrayed.