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| affix | a word part that cannot stand alone and changes the meaning of a base word |
| allusion | a reference to a statement, person,place or event |
| base word | a complete word that can stand alone |
| chronological order | arranged in order of time of occurrence |
| excerpt | a passage taken from a longer work |
| falling action | the resolution of a story following the climax |
| flashback | literary device in which an earlier event is inserted into normal chronological order of a narrative |
| foreshadowing | hints of what may come later in a story |
| hyperbole | exaggeration used for emphasis |
| imagery | the use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects |
| inference | deriving logical conclusions from facts |
| connotation | an idea suggested by association with a particular word |
| denotation | the most specific meaning of a word |
| irony | a contrast between deliberate and apparent meaning |
| pun | a play on words |
| sarcasm | a cutting or hurtful remark |
| satire | human behavior attacked through irony or wit |
| textbox | a section of that text that is separate from the main article and "boxed" for emphasis |
| sidebar | a short news story |
| theme | a recurring idea |
| tone | a manner of expression |
| validity | accurate information that can be proven |
| italics | a font which slants to the right generally used for emphasis |
| symbolism | using symbols to represent objects or ideas |
