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| a humorous twist or “play” on various words’ similar sounds and meanings |
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| a four-line stanza in poetry |
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| the part of the plot where most/all of the conflicts are settled or completed |
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| a question asked for effect, not meant to actually be answered |
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| similar vowel and/or consonant sounds between two or more syllables and/or words |
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| a pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables that create a “beat” or rhythmic “feel” |
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| the part of the plot where the main character begins to take steps to overcome/confront his conflict |
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| a interesting character with much description given about him/her |
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| disguising criticism as praise-intended criticism that “appears” to be praise |
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| a humorous mocking or ridiculing of a person, group, idea, etc. that has a more serious intent |
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| a basic description of what is happening or has happened up to this point |
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| a character that adds some depth/interest to the plot but is not crucial to its existence |
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| the use of various “predictable/cliché” techniques to bring about an emotional response in a reader |
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| the time period and the location in which a story takes place |
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