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14677103682AllusionA reference to a famous literary work, historical figure, or event0
14677111002ArgumentationThe writers attempt to convince his reader to agree with him1
14677116920CoherenceThe principal of clarity and logical adherence to a topic that binds together all parts of a composition2
14677122733descriptionthe picturing in words of something through detailed observation of color, sound, taste, smell, and touch3
14677130117DictionA writer's choice of words4
14677131944ExpositionBackground information presented in a literary work.5
14677136257figurative languageword or language that is not meant to be taken literally6
14677144242Hyperboleexaggeration or overstatement7
14677147998Image/ImageryWords or phrases that create vivid sensory experiences for the reader.8
14677156598IronyA contrast with the real meaning9
14677170858dramatic ironyfacts or events are unknown to a character in the play or piece of fiction10
14677177807verbal ironythe word that means the opposite is what was expected11
14677182937Situational ironyEvents turn out the opposite of the writers12
14680307264Metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.13
14680346164MoodFeeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader14
14680349259NarrationAn account if events as they happen15
14680374460OxymoronContradictory terms to suggest a paradox jumbo shrimp and cruel kindness)16
14680379684Pacingspeed or slowness with which a story is told or an idea is presented17

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