Literary Devices

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Foreshadowing

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The use of clues to hint at events that will occur later in the plot.

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Figurative Language

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Language that is expanded beyond its literal meaning.

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Setting

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The time, place, and atmosphere in which the story takes place.

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Man vs Man

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A type of conflict where a character has a conflict with someone else.

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Characterization

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The creation of a believable personality by showing the character’s appearance, actions, thoughts, speech, and reactions of others.

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Diction

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

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Irony

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A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere of a piece of writing, evoking feelings in the reader.

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Dialogue

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The written conversational exchange between two or more characters.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.