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Literary Terms

Literary Terms. By Sara Vaughn Mrs. Rogers. Flashback. Definition Returning to an earlier time in a story for the purpose of making something clearer in the present Example

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Literary Terms

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  1. Literary Terms By Sara Vaughn Mrs. Rogers

  2. Flashback • Definition • Returning to an earlier time in a story for the purpose of making something clearer in the present • Example • Sammi stopped in her tracks aware of something chasing her; she had to get away. She returned to the current day from her memories.

  3. Multiple-meaning word • Definition • A word that has more than one meaning. • Example • Pen • Writing utensil • Animal holding cell

  4. Symbolism • Definition • The use of a concrete object to represent an idea. • Example • The rose is a symbol of love.

  5. Attitude • Definition • The feelings of a character as reflected in the selection. • Example • Billy always had a evil smile, and he always acts like the king of the world.

  6. Author’s purpose • Definition • The reason the author wrote the story. • Example • Janna wrote the story to inform people how to hula.

  7. Character

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