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| The repitition of a constant sound at the beginning of words two or more times |
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| The opponent or enemy of the hero in a story |
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| One person in a drama, novel or other work of literature that is noted by traits and behavior |
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| The major turning point in a story when the reader learns how things will turn out |
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| The problem that sets off the events (plot) in a story |
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| A clue or hint in a story that lets a reader know what is to come |
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| Intentional exaggeration in a story |
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| Mental pictures created from words in a story |
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| Words that mean the opposite of what is expected |
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| The comparison of two unlike things without using like or as |
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| The emotional tone of a story which creates feelings in the reader |
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| A figure of speech in which the meaning of two words contradict each other |
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| A humorous imitation of a piece of writing |
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| Giving human characteristics to non-human things |
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The authors choice of a narrator
First person-one person tells the story using "I"
Third Person Limited- Told through the eyes of one character using his/her perspective
Third Person Omniscent- story told through different characters perspectives using s/he |
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| The leading character or hero of a story |
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| The conclusion of the story (solution) |
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| Time and place in which a story takes place |
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| The comparison of two unlike things using like or as |
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| Something used to represent something else |
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| The main idea or underlying meaning that gives insight into human nature (usually a lesson is learned) |
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| The attitude of the writer toward the subject he/she is writing about |
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