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15 Cards in this Set
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The repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close together.
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alliteration
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A reference to someone or something known from history, literature, religion, politics, sports, science or some other branch of culture.
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allusion
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A compariosn made between two things to show they are alike.
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analogy
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The repetition of similar vowel sounds followed by different consonant sounds, especially in words close together.
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assonance
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An account of the writer's own life.
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autobiography
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An account of someone's life written by another person.
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biography
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A descriptive word or phrase that is frequently used to characterize a person or thing.
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epithet
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The point in the plot that creates the greatest intensity, suspense or interest.
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climax
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A type of writing that ridicules the shortcomings of people or institutionsin attempt to bring about a change.
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satire
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A long, narrative poem, written in heightened language, which recounts the deeds of a heroic character who embodied the values of a particular society.
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epic
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A character who acts as a contrast to another character.
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foil
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The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in the plot
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foreshadow
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A statement that appears self-contradictory but that reveals a kind of truth.
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paradox
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An expression that means something different from the literal definition of its parts.
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idiom
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A figure of speech that uses an incredible exaggeration, or overstatement for effect.
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hyberbole
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