Literary Terms

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Assonance

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The repetition of similar vowel sounds followed by different consonants.

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Tone

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The sound or attitude of the author or character in a piece of writing.

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Symbolism

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Something concrete, such as an object, action, character, or scene that stands for something abstract, like a concept or idea.

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Analogy

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A broad comparison between two basically different things that have some points in common.

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Imagery

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The use of concrete details that appeal to the five senses.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.

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Metaphor

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

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Simile

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing.