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10912788382allegorya story in which people, things and actions represent a an idea about life; strong moral or lesson0
10912788383analogya comparison of 2 or more like objects that suggests if they are alike in certain aspects, they will probably be alike in other ways as well.1
10912788384asidean actor's speech, directed to the audience, that is not supposed to be heard by other actors on stage2
10912788385Characterizationall of the techniques that writers use to create characters3
10912788386SyntaxThe way in which words, phrases, and sentences are ordered and connected.4
10912788387Dictiondeliberately style choice of a style of language for a desired effect/tone5
10912788388monologuelong speech by 1 person6
10912788389Conflictthe tension or problem in the story;a struggle between opposing forces7
10912788390dialecta form of language that is spoken in a particular place or by a particular group of people8
10912788391extended metaphora figure of speech that compares two essentially unlike things at some length and in several ways9
10912788392figurative languageexpressions that aren't literally true10
10912788393Imagerythe use of words and phrases that appeal to the 5 senses, writers use sensory details to help readers imagine how things look, feel,smell,sound and taste11
10912788394IronyA contrast between what is expected and what actually happens. spices up a literary work by adding unexpected twists and allowing the reader to become more involved with the characters and plot12
10912788395Mooda mood or atmosphere is the feeling a literary work conveys to readers13
10912788396Oxymorona form of figurative language combining contradictory words or ideas ( jumbo shrimp)14
10912788397Parallelismthe use of similar grammatical constructions to express ideas that are related or equal in importance ( the sun rises.the sun sets)15
10912788398point of viewthe perspective from which a story is told. understanding the pov used in a work is critical to understanding literature. it serves as the instrument to relay the events of a story.16
10912788399SoliloquySpeech delivered by a character when he is alone on stage.17
10912788400Stylehow writers say something; many elements contributento style, including word choice, sentence length, tone and figurative language18
10912788401Symbolismusing something specific to stand for something else, especially an idea. a symbol is a person, place, object, or action that for something beyond itself, ( a dove may represent peace, the dove can be seen but peace cant)19

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