a story that can reveal a hidden truth

repetition of the same sounds of the first syllable

casual reference to a historical figure or event

how the author reveals the personality of the character

overused idea or expression

pivotal moment where the story takes a turn

problem or struggle the main characters are facing

clues that hint at what’s to come

figure of speech that is exaggerated

when certain words together mean something unique

visually descriptive figurative language

words that imitate actions or sounds

two contradictory words put together

when parts of a sentence are the same or flipped

a seemingly contradictory statement

a humorous play on words

something that repeats over and over

time and place of a story’s action

when two things are compared using like or as