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An organizational device used in literature to present action that occurred before current (present) time of the story. They are often introduced

Flashback

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An object or abstract idea given human qualities or human form

Personification

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A word that is opposite in meaning to another word

Antonym

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The repetition of initial sounds in neighboring words.

Alliteration

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An attack on a person instead of an issue

Name-calling

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The comparison of two unlike things in which no words of comparison (like or as) are used (e.g., The speech gave me food for thought.)

Metaphor

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

Imagery

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A device in literature where and object represents and idea

Symbolism

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A comparison of two unlike things in which a word of comparison (like or as) is used

Simile

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Tries to persuade the reader to do, think, or buy something because it is popular or because “everyone” is doing it

Bandwagon

300

An exaggeration or overstatement

Hyperbole

300

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

Bias

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A trend or pattern of shared beliefs or practices that mark an approach to literature (e.g., Realism, Naturalism, Romanticism).

Literary movement

300

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

Foreshadowing

300

An attempt to distract the reader with details not relevant to the argument

Red herring

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The attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience conveyed through word choice and the style of the writing.

Tone

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The overall feeling, or atmosphere, of a text often created by the author's use of imagery and word choice.

Mood

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The use of a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of its literal or usual meaning; incongruity between the actual result of a sequence of events and the expected result.

Irony

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A variety of a language distinct from the standard variety in pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary

Dialect

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Attempts to persuade the reader by using a famous person to endorse a product or idea

Testimonial

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The range of associations that a word or phrase suggests in addition to its dictionary meaning.

Connotation

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An author's choice of words, phrases, sentence structures and figurative language, which combine to help create meaning and tone.

Diction

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A dramatic speech, revealing inner thoughts and feelings, spoken aloud by one character while alone on the stage

Soliloquy

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An extended speech spoken by one speaker, either to others or as if alone.

Monologue

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Tries to persuade the reader by using words that appeal to the readers emotions instead of appealing to logic or reason

Emotional appeal

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