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6680085878Metonymysubstituting something closely related to a word with that word itself0
6680092457Meterthe rhythm of a poetry piece, determined by the number of syllables in a line as well as the number and placement of accents in that line1
6680113690Synecdochesubstituting a part of the whole for the whole itself2
6680116680Syntaxthe arrangement of words and phrases by an author3
6680125293Prosea type of literature that isn't written using regular rhythm including novels, novellas, short stories, essays, and plays4
6680133518Tragedydrama that shows the dark aspects of human existence through nature, or personal flaws(usually involves a struggle against the darkness which is usually defeated in the end)5
6680149334Dictionan author's choice and utilization of words within a text6
6680152561Enjambmentcontinuation of a thought or close from one line of poetry into another7
6680156060Foila character within a story who is contradictory to another character(this character helps to make the intentions or attributes of their latter more distinctive)8
6680185612Denotationthe formal/official meaning of a word that is separate from any other associations or acquired meanings9
6680193683Allusiona brief reference to a historical or literary figure, object, or event10
6680196514Caesuraa break or pause in a line of poetry11
6680203353Person vs. Persona type of conflict in which the character struggles against the actions or will of another character12
6680207880Assonancethe use of the same or similar vowel sounds within the stressed syllables of closely placed words, ending with different consonant sounds13
6680226073Connotationany sort of meaning conveyed by a word(whether it is social or emotional) that is in addition to that word's official meaning14

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