Academic Language Terms

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words.

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Allusion

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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Characterization

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The process by which an author reveals the traits of a character.

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Climax

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The turning point of the story where the main conflict is faced.

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Conflict

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A struggle between two forces in a literary work.

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Diction

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An author's choice of words.

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Exposition

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The beginning of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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Falling Action

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Events that occur after the climax, leading to the resolution.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggeration for emphasis.

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Imagery

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Writing that appeals to the five senses.