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primary source

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The first copy

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cause/effect

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Simply an action with a reaction

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imagery

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When the writer uses extreme details to appeal to the reader’s 5 senses

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simile

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Comparison;must include the words:Like or As

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metaphor

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Comparison

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point of view

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Narrator: character who retells the events of a story. First Person: often narrator’s perspective

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mood

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Atmosphere;based on writer’s details and descriptions

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conflict

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Internal conflict:character fights within themselves.External conflicts:character fights with others/elements outside of there control

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summarize

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When we, as the reader, take a LARGE piece of the text +put it in our own words +make it shorter (smaller)

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Characterization

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Using the writer’s description to determine character’s personality, decision, choices, descriptions, etc

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hierarchy

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People/groups are ranked one above the other according to status

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medieval

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Middle ages;old fashion

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feudal

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Social hierarchy system; those at the top own all below. Those at the bottom report to and served the top tiers

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