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allusion

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a reference to a person, place, or event from literature or history

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antagonist

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The opponent or enemy of the main character, or protagonist

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characterization

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the means through which an author reveals a character's personality. Direct or Indirect (looks, actions, dialogue, thoughts, etc.)

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compare and contrast

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to identify similarities and differences

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conflict (internal)

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A character's struggle with their own mind (fears, desires, beliefs, decisions, etc.)

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Conflict (external)

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A character's struggle with an outside force (person, society, technology, environment, supernatural, etc.)

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Dialect

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A form of language particular to a specific region

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Diction

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the careful selection of words to communicate a message or establish a particular voice or writing style.

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Dynamic Character

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A character who undergoes a significant change over the course of the story.

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Hyperbole

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Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect; an extravagant statement that is not meant to be taken literally