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28 Cards in this Set
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Simile |
Comparison using like or as |
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Metaphor |
An implied comparison |
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Personification |
Giving an inanimate object human or animal characteristics |
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Hyperbole |
An exaggeration used for dramatic effect |
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Imagery |
Visual, gustatory, tactile, olfactory, auditory |
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Oxymoron |
A contradictory comparison |
Molten golden |
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Alliteration |
Repetition of the word's first letter or sound |
Grass crass |
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Assonance |
The agreement of vowel sounds when endings differ |
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Consonance |
The agreement of ending consonant sounds when the vowel sounds differ |
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Cacophony |
A harsh, unpleasant combination of sounds |
Crash |
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Euphony |
A pleasing combination of sounds |
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Onomatopoeia |
The sound of the word suggests it's meaning |
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Repetition |
Repeating a word for emphasis |
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Antagonist |
The character who opposes the main character (if evil or immoral, villain) |
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Atmosphere |
Tone or mood of the story |
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Climax |
Point where the main problem is resolved |
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Conflict |
A struggle providing tension and suspense |
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Juxtaposition |
Contrast |
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Denouement |
Final resolution |
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Dialogue |
Written form of conversation of two characters or more |
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Foreshadow |
An indication of future events |
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Irony |
Intended meaning is opposite of or different from the literal meaning |
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Pathos |
Pity, sadness or compassion for a character |
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Plot |
Series of connected events in the story |
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Protagonist |
Central character in the story |
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Setting |
Time and place in which the events happen |
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Suspense |
Expectation of the reader, eagerness or anticipation to learn what is about to happen |
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Themes |
Central story ideas |
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