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What is symbolism?

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A person, place, thing, or event that stands both for itself and for something beyond itself.

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What is irony?

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A contrast between expectation and reality.

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What is internal conflict?

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A conflict that is dependent on the character's personal actions.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that uses the 5 senses.

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What is juxtaposition?

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Placement of two things closely together in order to compare or contrast.

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What is allegory?

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A narrative that uses characters and events to represent broader themes and concepts.

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What is metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is external conflict?

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A conflict that occurs between a character and an outside force.

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What is personification?

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The giving of human qualities to an animal, object, or idea.

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What is sensory language?

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Language that appeals to the senses and helps create a vivid picture.