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analogy
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A comparison between two things, based on one or more elements that they share. Analogies can help the reader visualize an idea. In informational text, analogies are often used to explain something unfamiliar in terms of something known. For example, a science book might compare the flow of electricity to water moving through a hose. In literature, most analogies are expressed in metaphors or similes.
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antagonist
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A person or force that opposes the protagonist, or central character, in a story or a drama. The reader is generally meant not to sympathize with the antagonist.
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climax
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The point of greatest emotional intensity, interest, or suspense in a narrative. Usually the climax comes at the turning point in a story or drama, the point at which the resolution of the conflict becomes clear.
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comedy
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A type of drama that is humorous and has a happy ending. A heroic comedy focuses on the exploits of a larger-than-life hero. In American popular culture, comedy can take the form of a scripted performance involving one or more performers—either as a skit that is part of a variety show, as in vaudeville, or as a stand-up monologue.
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dialect
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A variation of language spoken by a particular group, often within a particular region. Dialects differ from standard language because they may contain different pronunciations, forms, and meanings.
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fantasy
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A form of literature that explores unreal worlds of the past, the present, or the future.
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hero
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A literary work's main character, usually one with admirable qualities. Although the word hero is applied only to males in traditional usage (the female form is heroine), the term now applies to both sexes.
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journal
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An account of day-to-day events or a record of experiences, ideas, or thoughts. A journal may also be called a diary.
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irony
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A form of expression in which the intended meaning of the words used is the opposite of their literal meaning. Verbal irony occurs when a person says one thing and means another—for example, saying "Nice guy!" about someone you dislike. Situational irony occurs when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what was expected.
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novel
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A book-length fictional prose narrative. The novel has more scope than a short story in its presentation of plot, character, setting, and theme. Because novels are not subject to any limits in their presentation of these elements, they encompass a wide range of narratives.
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