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7650563852Polysyndetona literary technique in which conjunctions (e.g. and, but, or) are used repeatedly in quick succession, often with no commas, even when the conjunctions could be removed.0
7650565677Anaphorathe repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.1
7650565678Protagonistthe main figure or one of the most prominent figures in a real situation.2
7650567831Antagonista person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.3
7650567832Atmospherethe pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art.4
7650567833Direct Characterizationis how an author tells his or her reader about a character. Direct characterization occurs when the author specifically reveals traits about the character in a direct, straightforward manner.5
7650569947Indirect Characterizationthe process by which the personality of a fictitious character is revealed through the character's speech, actions, appearance, etc.6
7650571863Allegorya story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.7
7650574133Paradoxa seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.8
7650574134Analogya comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.9
7650574135Archaicvery old or old-fashioned.10
7650576595Archetypea very typical example of a certain person or thing.11

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