Literary Terms 1

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Tone

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The writers attitude towards his/her audience or subject.

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An example of tone...

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If the author is upset, they may show anger, frustration, or discouraged.

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Oxymoron

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Words that are opposites

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An example of an oxymoron

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Jumbo shrimp

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Figurative Language

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Writing or speech not meant to be taken literally. It is used to create vivid impressions.

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Examples of figurative language

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Simile, metaphor or personification

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Simile

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A comparison of two unlike things using like or as

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An example of a simile

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Her hands were silver like sea urchins

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Diction

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The choice that the author makes regarding word choice

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Syntax

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how words are arranged into sentences