The Scarelet Ibis Flashcards

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Moral
lesson
meaning:

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What does the author want you to get about the conflict or theme?
Usually phrase or short sentence.
There may be more than one in a story, although there is one that is most important
Tells us about consequences or actions or result of a plot.

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Symbols

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An object or action that’s itself. Also represents greater idea or concept
Many authors use symbols to help express both theme and meaning of story.
Some Symbols are standards like heart for love they also take random objects turn them into symbols for specific things.
……the confine is a coffin, but symbol of death….
……tree is a tree, symbol of personal growth……

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Theme

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A one or two word concept that’s single, the ideas motivating the story, the idea that propels the conflict.
More than one theme per story, there’s usually one that is the most important.
It often tells us about human relationships and character qualities:
Fear……sibling rivalry…
Pride…..competition…
Joy……..good vs evil…

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