Mystery Vocabulary 7B

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Diction

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The author's specific word choice that conveys meaning and tone.

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Tone

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The attitude or emotional quality of the author's writing, which can influence how the reader interprets the text.

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Mood

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The overall feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing creates for the reader.

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Suspense

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A feeling of tension and anxiety created to engage the audience, often by leaving them uncertain about what will happen next.

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Cliff-hanger

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A narrative device where a story ends with unresolved issues, leaving the characters' fate unknown.

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Pace

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The tempo or rate at which the plot unfolds, affecting how quickly or slowly the story progresses.

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Irony

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A literary technique where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often creating humor or emphasis.

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Red-herring

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A misleading clue or distraction that diverts attention from the main issue or plot.

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Characterization

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The process by which the author reveals the personality and traits of a character in the story.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.