Literary terms
Academic vocaburlary
100
allusion
What is the word when someone refers a person to a person, place, historical, cultural, or an idea but indirect
100
evidence
When the writer uses quotations and paraphrases to fully give a powerful arguement
200
theme
When the reader learns a lesson in the book
200
paraphrase
To restate a statement
300
personification
When an object is portrayed as being a human
300
transition words
Words to help keep a paragraph, sentence, and essay flowing
400
imagery
Describing an event or of someone using their eyes, ear, and mouth (taste) very detailed
400
thesis statement
A sentence that summarizes the main point
500
foreshadowing
When the writer gives a hint on what is going to happen later on in the book, usually is in the beginning of the book
500
textual support
Supports a statement with quotations to better support your answer
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