Literary Devices

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A literary device that uses words in a way that goes beyond their literal meaning to convey a message or point.

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Figurative language

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Refers to words that imitate or represent sounds, creating a vivid reading experience. Examples include "buzz," "hiss," or "whoosh."

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Onomatopoeia

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A figure of speech that gives human qualities to inanimate objects, animals, or abstract ideas, enhancing descriptions and emotional engagement.

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Personification

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A literary term that refers to the time and place in which a story takes place.

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Setting

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Components of storytelling include plot, character, theme, style, and this term.

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Setting

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Considerations for time in storytelling include the time period of the story, the author's time period, and the reader's cultural time period.

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Setting

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An instance that takes place before the story begins, interrupting the chronological order of the plot to provide context or information integral to the text.

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Flashback

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In literature, refers to subtle differences in word meaning and usage that result in different shades of meaning.

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Nuance

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A very slight difference in meaning, sound, color, or someone's feelings that is not usually very obvious.

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Nuance

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Combines two opposite qualities or ideas that seem impossible.

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Oxymoron: A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms to create a unique and thought-provoking effect.