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7248821709Alliterationthe repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words0
7248821710AllusionA reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art1
7248821711AnalogyA similarity or comparison between two different things or the relationship between them.2
7248821712Anaphorathe repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of consecutive lines or sentences3
7248821713AntagonistA character or force in conflict with the main character4
7248821714ApostropheA locution that addresses a person or personified thing not present.5
7248821715Archetypea very typical example of a certain person or thing6
7248821716AsideA short remark or set of lines that are spoken by a character directly to the audience7
7248821717AssonanceRepetition of a vowel sound within two or more words in close proximity8
7248821718AsyndentonConjunctions are omitted, producing a fast-paced and rapid prose9
7248821719Ballada songlike narrative about an adventure or a romance10
7248821720Atmospherethe feeling, emotion, or mood a writer conveys to a reader through the description of setting and objects.11
7248821721Blank Verseverse without rhyme, especially that which uses iambic pentameter.12
7248821722Allegorya story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning13
7248821723Cacophonythe use of words with sharp, harsh, hissing and unmelodious sounds primarily those of consonants to achieve desired results14

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