English 1 Unit 9 Academic Vocabulary

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Theme (Noun)

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The main idea or message of a story, like a lesson or a truth about life.

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Characterization (Noun)

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The way a writer describes and develops the characters in a story, showing their personality and how they change.

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Archetypes (Noun)

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Common character types that appear in many stories, like the hero, the villain, or the wise old person.

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Plot (Noun)

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The sequence of events in a story, including the beginning, middle, and end.

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Setting (Noun)

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The time and place where a story takes place, including the environment and atmosphere.

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Literary analysis (Noun)

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The process of carefully examining a piece of writing to understand its meaning, themes, and techniques.

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Foils (Noun)

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Characters who contrast with each other, highlighting their differences and making each character's traits more obvious.

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Values (Noun)

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The beliefs and principles that are important to a character or a society.

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Affects (Verb)

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To have an influence or impact on something or someone.