9th grade Literature Terms 1

Question 1

The lesson learned after reading a text.

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Theme

Question 2

When the reader knows something that the character(s) do not.

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Dramatic Irony

Question 3

Text clues given by the author that hints at events that may come later in a story.

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Foreshadowing

Question 4

The author makes reference in his/her text to another popular text, song, person or event.

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Allusion

Question 5

A conversation between characters that moves the plot and builds interest and suspense.

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Dialogue

Question 6

Using detail and description to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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Imagery

Question 7

The narrator of the story who is also the main character. Uses "I."

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First Person Point of View

Question 8

The greatest point of emotional intensity in a story; often a turning point of the conflict.

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Climax

Question 9

The distinctive way in which an author uses language for a powerful effect.

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Diction

Question 10

A struggle within the mind and heart of a character.

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Internal Conflict

Question 11

The time and place in which the events of a literary work takes place.

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Setting

Question 12

When a character struggles with an external force.

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External Conflict

Question 13

Narrator outside the story; reveals the thoughts and feelings of one character using "he/she."

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Third Person Limited Point of View

Question 14

All knowing narrator not part of the story; reveals thoughts and feelings of every character.

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Third Person Omniscient Point of View

Question 15

Introduction of the setting, characters and conflict in a narrative.

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Exposition

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