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2. Where future events in a story, or perhaps the outcome, are suggested by the author before they happen.
4. a comparison where one thing or idea is described as being similar to another. Similes usually contain the words “like” or “as”.
8. The feeling or mood in a text; for example, an atmosphere of tension or danger in a thriller.
9. Where a specific word, phrase, or structure is repeated several times, usually in close proximity, to emphasise a particular idea.
11. a pervading idea/message or focus that a text explores.
12. The use of specific objects or images to represent abstract ideas.
15. mocking, cutting-type humour that is personal in intent and aims to humiliate.
16. Specialist language of a particular trade, sport, pastime or area of study, for example, medical jargon.
18. The apparent emotional state, or “attitude,” of the piece as conveyed through the language.
20. The repetition of consonant sounds within close proximity, usually in consecutive words within the same sentence or line.

1. The running on of the thought from one line, couplet, or stanza to the next without a syntactical break (full stop, comma).
3. Reference to matters outside of literary work. For example, people, events, myths, legends, biblical, historical, Shakespearean, contemporary references.
5. The placing of two things side by side so that similarities or differences between the two texts are made obvious.
6. Is an over-exaggeration not meant to be taken literally. It aims to create humour or to emphasise a point (e.g. She prepared enough food to feed an army.)
7. a comparison without the use of “like” or “as”. A direct relationship where one thing or idea substitutes for another.
10. The “voice” of a poem; not to be confused with the poet him/herself.
13. A term used to describe a tendency or preference towards a particular perspective, ideology or result, when the tendency interferes with the ability to be impartial, without prejudice or objective
14. The special atmosphere or mood created by a particular environment: "The noir ambience is dominated by low- key lighting . . . and deep shadows, creating feelings of disorientation, loneliness and entrapment"
17. Question A question asked that is not meant the be answered. It is not to gain information but to have the audience think about something more deeply.
19. An overused expression or idea, e.g. ‘to die for’; ‘as thick as a plank’.