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- 2. A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning rather than explicit information, requiring readers to make logical connections and draw conclusions.
- 3. Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis, humor, or rhetorical effect.
- 7. The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words or syllables, often used for emphasis, rhythm, or poetic effect.
- 10. The author's attitude towards the subject matter or audience, conveyed through the choice of words and the overall style of writing.
- 13. A literary technique that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize and ridicule human vices, follies, or institutions.
- 14. A secondary plotline within a story that coexists with the main plot, often involving secondary characters and contributing to the overall theme or conflict.
- 16. The emotional or cultural associations attached to a word or phrase, beyond its literal meaning, which can influence interpretation and tone.
- 17. The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language, including sentence structure, word order, and punctuation.
- 20. Vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating mental pictures and enhancing the reader's understanding and engagement with the text.
- 21. The central point or message conveyed by a passage or text, often supported by key details and evidence.
- 24. Words that imitate the sound they represent, enhancing the auditory experience and creating vivid sensory imagery for the reader.
- 28. The literary technique of hinting at future events or outcomes in a story, creating suspense and anticipation for the reader.
- 31. The time and place in which a story occurs, including details about the physical environment, historical context, and cultural background.
- 32. of View The perspective from which a story is told, including first-person (narrator is a character in the story), third-person limited (narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character), and third-person omniscient (narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters).
- 33. A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one.
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- 1. Language that uses figures of speech to convey meanings beyond the literal interpretation, including metaphors, similes, personification, and hyperbole.
- 4. The use of objects, characters, or events to represent abstract ideas or concepts, often adding depth and layers of meaning to a text.
- 5. The character or force in conflict with the protagonist in a story, often serving as an obstacle or source of tension.
- 6. The methods used by a writer to develop a character in a narrative, including direct description, dialogue, actions, and thoughts.
- 8. The main character or central figure in a story, often facing challenges or conflicts that drive the plot forward.
- 9. A statement or situation that appears contradictory but may reveal a deeper truth or insight.
- 11. A figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human entities or objects, enhancing the reader's connection and understanding of the subject.
- 12. A feeling of uncertainty or anticipation about the outcome of events in a story, created through pacing, foreshadowing, and the manipulation of information.
- 15. A narrative device that interrupts the chronological sequence of events to depict an earlier scene or event, providing background information or context.
- 16. The struggle between opposing forces in a story, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or forces).
- 18. A literary device where the intended meaning of words or events is different from the actual meaning, often for humorous, dramatic, or satirical effect.
- 19. The highest point of tension or turning point in a story, where the conflict reaches its peak and the outcome becomes clear.
- 21. The atmosphere or emotional feeling created by a literary work, influencing the reader's experience and interpretation of the text.
- 22. Conversations between characters in a literary work, often used to reveal character traits, advance the plot, and provide insight into relationships.
- 23. The literal or dictionary definition of a word, distinct from its connotations or implied meanings.
- 25. A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or piece of art, used to enrich the meaning of a text and establish connections with the reader's prior knowledge.
- 26. The sequence of events in a story, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.
- 27. The central message or lesson conveyed by a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences or universal truths.
- 29. Vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses, creating mental images and enhancing the reader's understanding and emotional response to the text.
- 30. A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms for dramatic or rhetorical effect, such as "jumbo shrimp" or "bittersweet."