Here's a brief explanation of each term related to literary study and analysis:
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Genres (Lesson 2) – Categories of literature that share common characteristics, themes, or styles. Examples include fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, and historical fiction.
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Historical Fiction (Lesson 2, page 6) – A genre of literature that takes place in the past and incorporates historical events, figures, or settings, blending factual history with fictional characters and narratives.
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Inference (Lesson 3) – The process of drawing conclusions or making interpretations based on evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements in the text.
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Central Idea (Lesson 4) – The primary point or message that the author intends to convey in a piece of writing; it encapsulates the main takeaway or underlying concept of the text.
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Theme (Lesson 4) – The underlying message, moral, or lesson explored in a literary work. Themes often reflect broader issues such as love, conflict, identity, or social justice.
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Objective (Lesson 5) – A specific goal or purpose that guides the focus of a piece of writing. It often refers to the author's intention or the desired outcome for the reader.
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Character (Lesson 6) – A person, animal, or figure represented in a narrative. Characters can be protagonists, antagonists, or supporting characters and often drive the plot and engage readers’ emotions.
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Story Elements (Lesson 6) – The fundamental components that make up a narrative, including characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.
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Figurative Meaning (Lesson 7) – The implied or symbolic meaning of words or phrases, as opposed to their literal interpretation. Figurative language adds depth and richness to writing.
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Metaphor (Lesson 7) – A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unrelated things by suggesting one is the other, highlighting a shared quality or characteristic (e.g., "Time is a thief").
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Simile (Lesson 7) – A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words "like" or "as" to highlight similarities (e.g., "Her smile was as bright as the sun").
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Alliteration (Lesson 8) – A literary device where a series of words in a sentence or phrase begin with the same consonant sound, creating rhythm or emphasis (e.g., "She sells sea-shells by the sea-shore").
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