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| alliteration | the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words |
| allusion | an implied or indirect reference in literature to a familiar person, place, or event |
| generalizations | to make a general overarching conclusion about a people or things |
| hyperbole | an exaggeration or overstatement |
| imagery | a vivid description that produces mental images |
| irony | the use of a word or phrase to mean the exact opposite of it's real meaning or outcome |
| metaphor | comparing two unlike objects NOT using "like" or "as" |
| personification | an object or abstract idea given human qualities or human form |
| point of view | the vantage point from which the story is told |
| satire | a literary tone used to make fun of a human weakness |
| simile | comparing two unlike things using "like" or "as" |
| theme | a major idea broad enough to cover the entire scope of a literary work |
| tone | the attitude of the author toward the audience and characters |
