Unit 3: Additional Literary Terms

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  1. explanation
    a statement that makes something comprehensible
  2. context
    the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation
  3. synonym
    a word that expresses the same or similar meaning
  4. antonym
    a word that expresses an opposite meaning
  5. example
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
  6. comparison
    the act of examining resemblances
  7. contrast
    the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
  8. restatement
    a revised statement
  9. definition
    a brief explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase
  10. anthology
    a collection of selected literary passages
  11. paraphrase
    express the same message in different words
  12. profile
    biographical sketch
  13. descriptive
    serving to inform
  14. summarize
    briefly present the main points of something
  15. quote
    repeat a passage from
  16. symbol
    an arbitrary sign with a conventional significance
  17. conflict
    opposition in a work of fiction between characters or forces
  18. informal
    not in accord with established conventions and requirements
  19. point of view
    the perspective from which a story is told
  20. diction
    the manner in which something is expressed in words
  21. blog
    an online journal where people post about their experiences
Created on Mon Feb 08 10:47:22 EST 2021 (updated Mon Jun 21 15:56:22 EDT 2021)

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