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allegory
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a work that functions on a symbolic level ( a kind of extended symbolism)
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alliteration
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the repetition of sounds at the beginning of words, such as "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
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allusion
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a reference to another work outside of present work
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analogy
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drawing a comparison to show a similarity in some respect. It is assumed that what applies to a parallel situation also applies to the original circumstance.
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anaphora
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repetition of a word, phrase, or clause at the beginning of two or more sentences in a row
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anecdote
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a story or brief episode told by the writer or a character to illustrate a point
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antecedent
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the word, phrase, or clause that a pronoun refers to
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antithesis
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the presentation of two contrasting ideas. The ideas are balanced by phrase, clause, or paragraphs. "to be or not to be..." "it was the best of times; it was the worst of times..." "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country..."
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aphorism
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short, witty statement of truth
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apostrophe
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when a speaker addresses someone/ something that isn't there. Ex "Are you there God? It's me, Mr. Ginley."
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