A concept or idea that is not concrete or tangible, often representing a larger concept or theme. - Abstract, Actions or events in a story that move the storyline forward and contribute to the development of the plot. - Advance the plot, A persuasive or logical statement or series of statements that support a particular point of view or claim. - Argument, A preference or inclination towards a particular perspective or opinion, often leading to unfair or unbalanced judgments. - Bias, The main concept or theme that a piece of literature revolves around, often expressed as a sentence or phrase. - Central Idea/Main Idea, A statement or assertion that is supported by evidence and used to persuade or argue a particular point of view. - Claim, The highest point of tension or excitement in a story, often marking a turning point or resolution of the conflict. - Climax, Characters in a story who possess multiple traits, motivations, and emotions, making them more realistic and multidimensional. - Complex characters, The emotional or cultural associations that a word carries beyond its literal meaning. - Connotation, Persuasive or compelling, able to persuade or win over an audience or reader. - Convincing, The final part of a story where loose ends are tied up, conflicts are resolved, and the story comes to a satisfying end. - Conclude/Resolution, Something that is tangible, specific, and can be perceived through the senses. - Concrete, The process of creating and evolving characters, plot, and themes in a story, as well as the interactions between characters. - Develop and Interact, The act of exploring and expanding upon the central idea or message of a literary work throughout the story. - Develop the theme, To diminish or take away from the value, quality, or importance of something. - Detract, The presence of a variety of different elements, such as characters, cultures, perspectives, or ideas, within a literary work. - Diversity, Interesting, captivating, and able to hold the attention of the reader or audience. - Engaging, The beginning part of a story where background information, setting, and characters are introduced. - Exposition, The part of a story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution, where loose ends are tied up and conflicts are resolved. - Falling Action, Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors or similes, to create a deeper or more imaginative meaning. - Figurative, Hints or clues in a story that suggest or predict future events or outcomes. - Foreshadowing, A category or type of literature, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, drama, or fantasy. - Genre, The belief in the importance of individual rights, independence, and self-reliance. - Individualism, The beginning part of a literary work that sets the stage, introduces the main characters, and provides background information. - Introduction, A literary device where there is a contrast between what is expected or intended and what actually happens. - Irony, Specific pieces of information or evidence that support the main ideas or arguments in a literary work. - Key Supporting Details/Ideas, Language that is used in its most basic or straightforward sense, without metaphorical or symbolic meaning. - Literal, The quality of being unbiased, fair, and based on facts rather than personal opinions or emotions. - Objectivity, To restate or rephrase a passage or text in one's own words, often to clarify or simplify the meaning. - Paraphrase, The use of similar grammatical structures and patterned phrases or ideas to create a balanced and rhythmic effect in writing. - Parallelism, The perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person, third-person limited, or third-person omniscient. - Point of View, Repetitive or unnecessary, adding unnecessary or excessive information that does not contribute to the meaning or clarity. - Redundant, Notes or comments made on a text that are directly related to the main ideas, themes, or arguments being discussed. - Relevant Annotation, The part of a story where the conflicts and tensions begin to build, leading up to the climax. - Rising Action, The basic form of a word from which other words are derived, often carrying the core meaning of the word. - Root, The use of irony or mocking language to convey contempt, ridicule, or humor. - Sarcasm, The time, place, and environment in which a story takes place. - Setting, The quality of being influenced by personal opinions, emotions, or biases rather than objective facts. - Subjectivity, To briefly and concisely retell the main points or ideas of a text in one's own words. - Summarize, The arrangement and order of words and phrases in a sentence or piece of writing. - Syntax, The central idea or message that a literary work conveys, often exploring universal truths or human experiences. - Theme, The acceptance and respect for different beliefs, opinions, cultures, or lifestyles. - Tolerance, Language or techniques used to persuade, influence, or impress an audience, often through the use of effective and persuasive writing or speaking. - Rhetorical, Questions that are asked for effect or to make a point, rather than to elicit a direct answer. - Rhetorical Questions, A literary device where there is a contrast between what is expected or intended and what actually happens. - Irony,  Using the same words or ideas for emphasis. - Repetition, comparison using "like," "as," or "than" - Simile, compares two unrelated things by stating that one thing is another. It is used to create vivid imagery and convey complex ideas - Metaphor, A figure of speech in which human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human objects or animals. - Personification, A figure of speech that involves exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect. It is used to create emphasis, evoke strong emotions, or add humor to a statement. - Hyperbole, A conversation between two or more characters in a literary work. It is used to reveal information, develop characters, and advance the plot. - Dialogue, The attitude or mood conveyed by the author in a literary work. It is expressed through the author's choice of words, imagery, and style. - Tone, The pattern of rhymes at the end of each line in a poem or song. It is represented using letters to indicate which lines rhyme with each other. - Rhyme Scheme, Like a picture frame holds an image of the past, this holds a giant flashback in the middle of a story - Frame Narrative, feelings the reader experiences, detected from the setting - Mood, Man vs. Nature, Self, or Man - Conflict,

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