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alliteration |
the repitition of sounds, most often consonat sounds, at the begining of words. Alliteration gives emphasis to words. |
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allusion |
a referance in a work of literatre to a character, place, or situation from history or from another work of literature, music, or art. |
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assonance |
the repitition of some or similar vowel sounds in stressed syables that end with different consonant sounds |
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consonance |
the repitition of consonant sounds before and after different vowels |
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diction |
the writer's choice of words; an important elemtnt in the writer's voice or style |
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free verse |
poetry that has no fixed pattern of meter or rhyme. |
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hyperbole |
a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor |
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imagery |
the "word pictures" |
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irony |
a contrast or discrepancy between appearance and reality |
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metaphor |
a comparision without using like or as |
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monologue |
a long speech or written expression of thoughts by one character in a literary work |
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mood |
the emotional or atmosphere of a story |
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paradox |
a situation or statement that seems to be impossible or contradicting, but is nevertheless true, either literally or figuratively |
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pathos |
a writer's attempt to inspire an emotional reaction in an audience |
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personal essay |
an informal essay that reflects upon an experience in the writers life |
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repitition |
sounds, words, phrases, lines or stanzaz are repeated for emphasis |
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rhyme |
repitition of the same stressed vowel sounds and any succed sounds in two or more words |
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sensory detail |
evocative words that convey sensory experiences-seeing, hearing, tasting, touching, and smelling |
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simile |
a comparision using like or as |
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symbol |
any object, person, place, or experience that means more than what it is. |
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theme |
the central message of story |
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tone |
reflection of a writer's or speakers attitude toward the subject |
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