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7394312527ironyThe expression of one's meaning using language that normally signifies the opposite.0
7394321501symbolismthe use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities1
7394325129metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or an action to which it isn't applicable2
7394333712juxtapositionthe fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.3
7394337951themessubject of a talk, piece of writing, person's thoughts or exhibition; a topic.4
7394343963allegoryA story with a deeper meaning than that presented on the surface; a symbolical narrative5
7394349301allusionan indirect or passing reference6
7394353604epistolary novelwritten as a series of documents. The usual form is letters, although diary entries, newspaper clippings and other documents are sometimes used.7
7394358125flashbacksto focus one's mind on or vividly remember a past time or incident8
7394362936claimAn assertion, usually supported by evidence9
7394364672evidencethe available facts or info indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.10
7394368871thesis statement11
7394371587topic sentence12
7394373667transitionhe process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another13
7394375778concreteconstituting an actual thing or instance14
7394383740abstractbrief summary of a research article, thesis, review, conference proceeding, or any in-depth analysis of a particular subject and is often used to help the reader quickly ascertain the paper's purpose.15

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