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| In the early part of a short story or other fiction piece, this sets the tone establishes the setting, introducing the characters and gives background info. |
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| A writers or speakers choice of words |
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| this refers to a writers unique use of language that allows a reader to "hear" a human personality in his or her writing. Sentence structure, diction and tone all help to create this. |
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| The main idea in a work of literature. it is a perception about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader. |
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| Third person point of view |
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| In this, the narrator is someone outside of the action, not a character writing the story. The characters are reffered to by name or by the pronouns he,she and they. |
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| This refers to the events in the story that move the plot along by adding complications or expanding the conflict. It builds suspense to a turning point. |
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| A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things which are not alike by using like or as. |
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| A special kind of contrast between appearance and reality--usually one in which reality is the opposite from what it seems. |
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| An indirect referance to another literary work or to a famous person, place or event. |
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| Main characters who undergo changes as the plot unfolds are referred to as this. |
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| Character who do not change are referred to this term. |
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| To express an opinion,persuade, or entertain |
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| Synonyms for this are "resolution" and "denouement". |
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| highest point in the story. |
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| A long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero whose actions reflect the ideals and values of a nation or race. They address concerns, such as good and evil, life and death, sin and redemption. |
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| A breif descriptive phrase that points out of traits associated with a particular person or thing. |
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| A wr1ters use of hints or clues to indicate events and situations that will occur later in a plot. This creates suspense while also preparing the reader for what is to come. |
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| Another word for "cliche". |
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| Prose writing that deals with real people, events and places. |
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| A figure of speech that makes a direct connection between two things that are not alike but have something in common. |
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| The sequence of events in a story. |
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| The use of sound words which use sounds which suggest their meanings. |
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| The time and place of action of a story. |
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| The attitude a writer takes toward a subject. |
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| Struggle of some kind between opposing forces. |
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| Brief composition on a single subject that usually presents the personal views of the author |
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| Refers to the attitudes and feelings associated with a word |
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| refers to the literal or dictionary meaning of a word. |
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| Person, place, activity or an object that stands for something beyond itself. |
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| Refers to the method of narrating a piece of literature. |
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| The central character or hero in a narrative or drama, usually the one the reader or audience tends to identify with. |
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| This is also called hermonic and is a long, elaborate comparison that often continues for a number of lines. |
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| the bad guy who is against the protagonist. |
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| True account of someones life told by someone else. |
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| A written account of someones life written by themselves. |
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| This may be achieved by direct, physical description, by a persons thoughts and speech, feelings or actions, by other characters reactions or by direct comments from the narrator. |
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| A larger-then-life hero who embodies the ideals of a nation or race. takes part in dangerous adventures and accompishes many great deeds. |
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| Refers to works with imaginary elements. |
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| Figurs of speech which in truth is exaggerated for emphasis or for humorous effect. |
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| Language that communicates beyond the ordinary, literal meanings of words. |
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| First person point of view |
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| A story told by a narrator who is a character in the story and which uses the pronouns "I" "me" or "my". |
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| Consists of descriptive words and phrases that re-create sensory experiences for the reader. |
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| Figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to an object, animal or idea. |
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| A traditional story, usually concerning some superhuman being unlikely event, that once was widely believed to be true. |
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| In a literary work, the feeling or atmosphere that the writer creates for the reader. |
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