A struggle between opposing forces

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when the narrator refers to one of the characters (or the reader) as "you"

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an all-knowing character tells the story and everything about the characters

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the narrator is not a part of the story, more of an outside observer; can only see one character's thoughts and emotions

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narrator is NOT involved in the story; uses "he," "she," "they"

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Attitude a writer takes toward the audience, a subject, or a character

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Feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader

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This is the central message of a story, poem, novel, or play that many readers can apply to their own experiences, or to those of all people.

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Narrator's attitudes or beliefs about an event, person, or place based on their own personal experiences

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the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices, particularly in the context of contemporary politics and other topical issues.

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A contrast between expectation and reality

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the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques.

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similarity of structure in a pair or series of related words, phrases, or clauses

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Repeating a word, phrase, or idea for emphasis or rhythmic effect

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A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

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

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comparison of two things using "like" or "as" as connecting words

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exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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a figure of speech in which a word applies to two others in different senses

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the meaning suggested by the associations or emotions triggered by a word or phrase

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A formal plea for aid/help. This plea is usually to a deity or supernatural power.

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A method of narration in which present action is temporarily interrupted so that the reader can witness past events

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the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character

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the use of words that imitate sounds

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A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

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a detailed comparison in the form of a simile that is many lines in length

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the perspective from which a story is told

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The narrator is a character in the story. ( I, me, my, we, our )

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The reason the author has for writing. ( Inform, persuade, express, & entertain)

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Irony that occurs when the meaning of the situation is understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play.

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irony involving a situation in which actions have an effect that is opposite from what was intended, so that the outcome is contrary to what was expected.

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A long narrative poem about the adventures of an almost superhuman character

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the ethical appeal; to convince an audience of the author's credibility or character

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appeal to emotion, and is a way of convincing an audience of an argument by creating an emotional response

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a way of persuading an audience through reasoning by offering them facts, statistics, and examples.

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a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

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A question asked merely for rhetorical effect and not requiring an answer

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Words that urge the reader, listener, or viewer of a sales promotion message to take an immediate action, such as "Write Now," "Call Now," or (on Internet) "Click Here"

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A comparison without using like or as

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the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

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The presentation of a things with underemphasis especially in order to achieve a greater effect; understatement

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A common, often used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally.

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the direct opposite, a sharp contrast

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A figure of speech in which something is referred to by using the name of something that is associated with it

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a figure of speech in which a part is made to represent the whole or vice versa

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the literal or dictionary meaning of a word or phrase

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The context in time and place in which the action of a story occurs.

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a piece of writing that begins in the middle of the action

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a set of steps taken by the protagonist leads him to the fulfillment of a quest 1. Departure 2. Fulfillment 3. Return

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a brave and noble character in an epic poem, admired for great achievements or affected by grand events

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