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American literature
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Literature
Undergraduate 2
10/16/2013

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Infer
Definition
Conclude based on evidence or premises
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Author's purpose
Definition
An author's reason for writing
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Author's viewpoint
Definition
An author's beliefs, feelings or opinions
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Narrative
Definition
A true or fictitious story
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Benumbed
Definition
Deprived of sensation, numb
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Antipodes
Definition
Somethings that is exact opposite or contrary of another
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Drama
Definition
Literature that develops plot and character through dialog and action, literature in play form
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Monologue
Definition
A long, uninterrupted speech by one character that reveals the character's feelings
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Aside
Definition
A short speech delivered directly to the audience as if the other characters could not hear it
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Props
Definition
Physical objects used in a stage production
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Stage directions
Definition
The part of a script that provides background information on characters, establishes settings
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External conflict
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The problem created when one character opposes another
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Internal conflict
Definition
The problem created when a character wrestles with inner emotions
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