conclude based on evidence or premises

lessened in intensity; softened

the central figure in a literary work

the character who opposes or works against the protagonist

shows one single, dominant trait

a description that appeals to one of the five senses

a comparison of two things or ideas that implies similarities instead of directly stating them

to break a literary work into parts and examine closely each part

the author's attitude toward a subject

the author's choice of words

a character who serves by contrast to call attention to another thing's good qualities

a long, uninterrupted speech by one character that reveals the character’s feelings

a speech made by a character who is alone and speaks private thoughts as if the audience were not there

a short speech delivered directly to the audience as if the other characters could not hear it

marked by good cheer

a narrative structure containing or connecting a series of otherwise unrelated tales

scornfully or cynically mocking

inclined to keep one’s thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself

persuasive, powerful speech

profoundly moving; piercing; incisive