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LA 3B Academic Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Authoritative Tone | A confident, expert tone that uses clear, direct, precise, and objective language |
| Allusion | A brief, indirect reference to a culturally or historically significant person, place, event, or idea |
| Allegory | A story in which characters, events, and settings represent abstract ideas or moral qualities |
| Audience | The intended group of readers or viewers for whom a text is written |
| Author’s Purpose | The reason a text exists and what the author hopes to accomplish |
| Cohesion | The clear and explicit connection of ideas that creates a smooth, logical flow |
| Flat Character | A one-dimensional character with little complexity, often stereotypical |
| Round Character | A complex, realistic character with depth and layered motivations |
| Static Character | A character who does not change, learn, or grow throughout a text |
| Dynamic Character | A character who changes or develops over the course of a text |
| Foil | A character who contrasts with another to highlight differences in traits |
| Plot Structure | The framework of events in a story, including exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution |
| Inciting Incident | The pivotal event that initiates the main conflict and plot |
| Literary Movement | A classification of texts based on shared historical, social, or cultural trends |
| Literary Theory | A systematic approach to analyzing literature using specific lenses or frameworks |
| Genre | A category of literature that establishes expectations for readers |
| Style | An author’s distinctive use of language |
| Stylistic Features | Specific writing elements such as word choice, sentence structure, and figurative language that convey style and tone |
| Myth | A traditional story that explains a culture’s beliefs, origins, or worldview |
| Reliability | The degree to which a source is consistent and accurate over time |
| Credibility | The degree to which a source is believable or trustworthy |
| Credible Sources | Sources that demonstrate transparency and reliability in scholarship |
| Academic Research | A systematic and rigorous investigation conducted to expand knowledge or test ideas |
| Perspective | The attitudes, beliefs, and viewpoints of an author, narrator, or character |
| Social Relevance | Writing that reflects, critiques, or influences societal issues |
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