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Connotation

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The idea or feeling that people associate with a word; a word's secondary meaning.

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Imagery

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A literary device used in poetry, novels, and other writing that uses vivid description that appeals to a reader's senses to create an image or idea in their head.

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Assonance

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Also known as 'vowel rhyme,' it is the repetition of vowel sounds across a line of text or poetry.

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Rhythm

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The beat and pace of a poem, created by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.

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Consonance

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The repetition of the same consonant sounds in a line of text, usually found at the end or middle of words.

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Denotation

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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Tone

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The attitude of the writer towards a subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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Mood

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The atmosphere or emotional condition created by a piece of writing, influencing how the reader feels.

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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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Free Verse

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A type of poetry that does not adhere to any specific meter or rhyme scheme.