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Harrison Bergeron
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| antonym (noun | )a word or phrase opposite in meaning from another |
| connotation (noun) | an idea or feeling that a word suggests in addition to its literal or primary meaning |
| denotation (noun) | the literal or dictionary definition of a word |
| homonym (noun) | a word that sounds like and sometimes is spelled like another word but does not have the same meaning |
| homophone (noun) | a word that has the same pronunciation as another word, but has a different spelling and meaning |
| synonym (noun) | a word or phrase that means the same as another word or phrase |
| limited point of view (noun) | a point of view that only provides the thoughts and feelings of one character |
| multiple points of view (noun) | a narrating technique where two or more characters narrate the story |
| narrator (noun) | the character or voice telling a story |
| omniscient point of view (noun) | a point of view when a narrator has an "all-knowing" understanding of characters and events |
| perspective (noun) | an attitude, or way of thinking about something |
| point of view (noun) | the type of narration used, as in first person, second person, or third person |
| calibrated (adjective) | marked precisely with a measurement system |
| consternation (noun) | surprise or amazement that leads to worry or confusion |
| hindrance (noun) | something that slows or impedes some effort |
| impediment (noun) | something that makes it more difficult for something to work; an obstruction |
| luminous (adjective) | shining; full of light |
| unceasing (adjective) | without stopping; neverending |
| Narrator | The character, or voice, telling the story |
| Narrator's Point of View | The type of narration- 1st, 2nd or 3rd person Point of View |
| Narrator's Perspective | A narrator's particular attitude/feelings towards something |
| Shift in Point of View or Perspective | In the text, the Point of View changes |
| Reliable Narrator | The narrator is trustworthy. |
| Unreliable Narrator | The narrator is NOT trustworthy. |