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Short Story Unit Terminology
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English
9th Grade
01/10/2012

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Characterization
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describe the distinctive nature or features
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figurative language
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departing from a literal use of words
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irony
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the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
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narrator
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a person who narrates something
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parable
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a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
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plot
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a plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful
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point of view
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a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
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sensory imagery
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of or relating to sensation or the physical senses
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setting
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the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place
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style
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a manner of doing something
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symbolism
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the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities
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theme
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the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition
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time
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plan, schedule, or arrange when (something) should happen
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tone
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the general character or attitude
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