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| diction | a stylistic term which utilizes figurative language, sound patterns, repetition, allusions, etc.; dealing with WORDS |
| dialogue | a conversation of two or more characters |
| dialect | specific speech patterns as illustrated by a writer |
| syntax | the ways words, phrases, clauses, and sentences are arranged; sentence structure |
| tone | the attitude of the author |
| theme | the statement about life an author tries to convey |
| style | howthe author writes rather than what he writes |
| figurative language | words not intended to be taken literally |
| foil | when two or more characters are paired to create a comparison or contrast |
| characterization | technique used to give characteristics to particular characters |
