The repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words such as "pretty pink puffy puppy."

An implied or indirect reference in literature to a familiar person, place, event, work of literature, to enhance meaning (popular examples would be the Bible or mythology).

The author's intent either to inform or teach someone about something, to entertain people or to persuade or convince someone to do or not do something.

The subtle presence of a positive or negative approach toward a topic.

The intended readers of a piece of writing.

The position or claim the writer establishes...must be supported with valid evidence and reasoning and include balance.

The actual definition of a word is...

The method an author uses to reveal characters and their various traits and personalities.

An organizational device used in literature to create expectation or to set up an explanation of later developments

Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling

Descriptive or figurative language in a literary work; the use of language to create sensory impressions

The prevailing emotions or atmosphere of a work derived from literary devices such as dialogue, setting.