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What does "conflict" mean in literary terms?
a struggle, problem, or fight
A "description" of something is...
a writing or speech that provides details/information about it
What is "dialogue"?
conversation between characters in writing, film, or drama
In writing, "exposition" is...
writing that explains or shows details about something
After Ana finished the experiment, she explained the sequence of steps she took to get her result. What does "sequence" mean in this context?
order; a linear order of steps or events
To "summarize" something is to...
re-state the main ideas or events of a text in your own words
True or False: Summaries can (and should) include critiques and analysis
False
True or False: Summaries should be subjective.
False
If something is "subjective," it is...
Based on personal thoughts and beliefs
If something is "objective," it is...
NOT influenced or based on personal thoughts and beliefs, but rather measurable fact
Name a synonym for "assess"
check, verify, evaluate, judge
What is a "theme" in literary terms?
The underlying message, lesson, or moral behind a story.
Name a synonym for "symbolize"
represent, depict, illustrate
Name a synonym for "synthesize"
methodize, systematize, categorize
Name a synonym for "perception"
perspective
Name an antonym for "comprehend"
forget, exclude
