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In literature, mood is a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.
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Mood
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obvious and intentional exaggeration. an extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to be taken literally.
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hyperbole
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is a form of poetry that tells a story, often making use of the voices of a narrator and characters as well;
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Narrative poem
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is an advance sign or warning of what is to come in the future.
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Foreshadowing.
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is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things. Unlike a metaphor, a _______ draws resemblance with the help of the words “like” or “as.”
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Simile
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is a figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated, but which share some common characteristics.
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Metaphor
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is a figure of speech in which a thing – an idea or an animal – is given human attributes.
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Personification
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“an interruption of the chronological sequence (as of a film or literary work) of an event of earlier occurrence.”
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Flashback
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is when you use words that have the same sound at the beginning, like "Stellar students synthesize sweet sentences."
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Alliteration
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is a form of the language that is spoken in a particular part of the country or by a particular group of people.
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Dialect
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s a literary device used to introduce background information about events, settings, characters, or other elements of a work to the audience or readers.
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Exposition
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is a specific type of music, film, or writing.
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Genre
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is a stressed and unstressed syllable pattern in a verse, or within the lines of a poem. Stressed syllables tend to be longer, and unstressed shorter.
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Meter
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as a word which imitates the natural sounds of a thing. It creates a sound effect that mimics the thing described, making the description more expressive and interesting.
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Onamonapia
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is when you use a word or phrase that does not have its normal everyday, literal meaning.
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Figurative Language
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struggle between a literary or dramatic character and an outside force such as nature or another character, which drives the dramatic action of the plot.
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Conflict- noun
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the place and conditions in which something happens or exists. : the time, place, and conditions in which the action of a book, movie, etc., takes place.
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Setting
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the act of finding an answer or solution to a conflict, problem, etc. : the act of resolving something. : an answer or solution to something.
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Resolution
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is a literary term used to describe the events that make up a story, or the main part of a story.
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Plot
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conversation between two or more persons. the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc.
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Dialogue
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the principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story)
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Protagonist
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a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent;
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Antagonist
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in literature is the way the author expresses his attitude through his writing.
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Tone
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If something is factual, it can be proven.
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Factual evidence
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Anecdotal evidence is based on hear/say rather than hard facts.
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Anecdotal Evidence
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is a statement that asserts something to be true.
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Claim
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oun. a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.
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Thesis
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anything serving to illustrate a point, prompt a realization, or exemplify, especially in the case of something unfortunate
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Complex commentary
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refers to someone or something who can exert a lot of power or force into verbs and words. Also, the word “because” ‘s purpose is to be able to add on, give more detail about the topic or give reasoning.
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Strong verbs and “because” (purpose)
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are words and phrases that provide a connection between ideas, sentences, and paragraphs.
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Transition words
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a narrative is a point of view (who is telling a story) where the story is narrated by one character at a time.
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First person
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Second person
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employs a narrator who tells a story without describing any character's thoughts, opinions, or feelings; instead, it gives an objective, unbiased point of view.
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Third person objective
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is a point of view where the narrator knows all the thoughts, actions, and feelings of all characters. The author may move from character to character to show how each one contributes to the plot.
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Third person omniscient
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point of view is a method of storytelling in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story.
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Third person limited omniscient
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is the way you see something.
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Perspective
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he attitude or approach that the author takes toward the work's central theme or subject. ... Tone may shift throughout a work as the narrator's perspective changes, or as the plot becomes more complex, dramatic, bizarre, etc.
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Tone (how does it impact perspective)
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