Literary devices (Short stories)

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Protagonist in a story?

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The main or central character.

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Antagonist: a character opposing the protagonist. Example:

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The Joker

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Not a cliché: Desperate like a parent without coffee.

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Desperate like a parent who hasn't had a coffee.

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Figurative expression presents a non-literal image. Example:

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He was as dreary as a grey slab of concrete.

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Definition of a simile:

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Comparison of two different things using 'as' or 'like'.

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Definition of a metaphor:

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Comparison of two different things non-literally, without 'like' or 'as'.

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Definition of personification:

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A human feeling or characteristic is applied to an object.

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Definition of analogy:

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A comparison between one thing and another, typically for explanation or clarification.

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Example of personification:

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Her feet were ravenous as they devoured the race track.

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Example of a simile:

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She raced like a lion.