Elements of Author's Craft & Structure

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Imagery

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The use of sensory details to evoke a feeling, call to mind an idea, or describe an object.

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Characterization

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The way a character is developed or revealed, either directly or indirectly.

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Denouement

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Beyond the resolution; an extension of the author's intended message that the reader needs to connect with.

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Theme

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The author's message or lesson about the human condition.

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Tone

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The author's attitude about the subject.

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Allusion

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A reference to another work of literature, person, or event.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Dialogue

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The written conversational exchange between two or more characters.

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Simile

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Mood

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The atmosphere or emotional condition created by a piece of literary work.