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hints that are given by an author to prepare the reader for what is to come
foreshadowing
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a word or phrase unlike everyday literal language for the purpose of making a comparison or making something more clear or interesting
figurative language
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a literary work that is intended to be humorous or amusing
comedy
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a fictional story that takes place in an imaginary world with characters who are magical or have supernatural abilities
fantasy
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a fictional story based on historical events, but the main character is fiction
historical fiction
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a fictional story using imaginary characters and events that could possibly happen in real life
realistic fiction
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a fictional story that is scientifically based and usually takes place in the future
scientific fiction
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a lesson learned from a story
moral
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a narrative that deals with an element of shock and requires clues to help reveal the truth
mystery
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an English novelist and poet who is best remembered for her only novel, Wuthering Heights, which is now considered a classic of English literature
Emily Bronte
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an English crime writer of sixty-six detective novels, fourteen short stories, and plays, with stories that have been made for television, radio, video games, and comics
Agatha Christie
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a French poet, novelist, dramatist of the Romantic Movement of the 18th century who is best known for Les Miserables and The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Victor Hugo
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a literary device that uses past events to give more information about something that is occurring in the present
flashback
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opposition between characters or forces
conflict
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the highest point of intensity or excitement in a story
climax
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an American author, poet, editor, and literary critic, who was part of the American Romantic Movement and whose stories were known for being grim and melancholy
Edgar Allan Poe
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the point in which the conflict has been resolved
resolution
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an English writer and social critic of the Victorian period who was best known for writing A Tale of Two Cities, Oliver Twist, and A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens
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comparison using like, than, or as
simile
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a comparison between two unlike things that suggests or implies and does not use the words like, than, or as
metaphor
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the introduction of the character, the setting, and the conflict
exposition
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giving human attributes or qualities to an animal or thing
personification
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using words to express the opposite of the usual meaning
irony
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a traditional tale passed down from earlier times and believed to be true
legend
Reading: Fiction Part II - Flashcards
Use the flashcards to help you memorize the following terms and definitions. Then try the worksheets shown on the Reading Homepage. Once you are ready to quiz yourself, click the Quiz link.
