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| analogy | a comparison of two things that are similar in some way for the purpose of explaining or clarifying |
| simile | a comparison of two different things using the words “like” or “as” |
| onomatopoeia | a word that sounds like its meaning |
| idiom | an expression that says one thing but means something else |
| personification | giving human characteristics to an animal, non-living object, or an idea |
| hyperbole | a statement that is deliberately exaggerated for effect |
| metaphor | a comparison of two different things without using the words “like” or “as” |
| irony | words or phrases that mean the opposite of the literal meaning |
| allusion | an indirect or passing reference to an event, person or literary text |
| theme | the main message or moral of a story |
| imagery | words and phrases that appeal to the five senses |
| flashback | a point in the story where information about prior events to the central narrative are revealed |
| foreshadow | to hint at events or actions that will take place later in the story |
| symbolism | the use of symbols (word, object or action) to represent an abstract idea |
| climax | the turning point in a story |
| plot | the events in a story |
| setting | the time, place, and conditions in which a story happens |
| empathy | to understand or share feelings of another |
| syntax | the arrangement of words or phrases to create a good sentence |
| tone | the attitude or feelings an author has towards a text |
