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American Lit
Am Lit Study Terms
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Literature
Undergraduate 3
10/17/2012

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Sequence
Definition
the order in which the events happen in a story
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Infer
Definition
conclude based on evidence or premises
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Antagonist
Definition
the character that opposes or works against the protagonist
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Narrative
Definition
a true or fictitious story
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Antipodes
Definition
something that is exact opposite or contrary to another
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Protagonist
Definition
the central figure in a literary work
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Narrative
Definition
a true or fictitious story
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Diction
Definition
the author's choice of words
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Simile
Definition
a direct comparison that uses "like" or "as"
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Tone
Definition
the author's attitude toward a subject
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Foil
Definition
a character who serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities
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Drama
Definition
literature that develops plot and character through dialogue and action;  literature in play form
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Props
Definition
Physical objects used in stage production
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Treatment
Definition
outline for a script
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Skulk
Definition
to lie in hiding; lurk
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Dunnage
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Personal Baggage
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Flabbergasted
Definition
shocked; amazed
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Values
Definition
a principle, standard, or quality considered worthwhile or desirable
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Declivity
Definition
A downward slope, as of a hill
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Melancholy
Definition
Sadness or depression of the spirits; gloom
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