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AP English Literature
Contextualize means to provide background information or circumstances that give meaning to something. In literature, it refers to how the setting helps readers understand why certain events occur or what they represent.
The use of objects or elements within a story to represent deeper meanings beyond their literal interpretation.
Clues provided by an author early on in a story that hint at future events or outcomes.
A recurring symbol or theme throughout a literary work that contributes to its overall meaning.