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ELA TEST PREP
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| contributes | adds to(your understanding) |
| mood | character's attitude |
| exemplifies | give an example of |
| develop | to grow |
| universal statement | concept that all people in the world can understand |
| propel | move forward |
| impression | capture a feeling |
| reveal | show |
| relationship | connection |
| impact | influence |
| figurative language | to use words in a non-literal way to achieve a certain meaning |
| tone | expression of emotion |
| establishes | creates |
| protagonist | main character |
| function(of) | the job(of) |
| parallels | having the same direction |
| convey | show |
| form | shape, pattern, design |
| traits | feature or quality |
| shift | change |
| perspective | a way of looking at things |
| differs | how something is unlike the others |
| effect | result |
| affect | produce a change in |
| adaptation | change |
| alter | change |
| apathy | not caring one way or another |
| elements | parts |
| influences | actions that cause things to happen |
| explicitly | directly |
| integral | necessary part |
| technique | way of doing something |
| distinction | different quality |
| structure | organization |
| assumption | supposed |
| conflicting | disagreeing |
| portrayal | create a picture with words |
| relevant | important or related to |
| irrelevant | NOT important or related to |
| stance | position |
| interpretation | judgment based on eveidence |
| contention | argument |