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Direct characterisation

is when the author describes a character's traits explicitly.

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Indirect characterisation

involves the reader inferring character traits through actions or dialogue.

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An archetype

is a universal character model or pattern, such as the mentor or the hero.

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A foil

contrasts with another character, highlighting their traits.

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A linear narrative

presents events in chronological order.

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A non-linear narrative

presents events out of order, using techniques like flashbacks.

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conflict

the main problem driving the story, either internal or external

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Foreshadowing

provides hints about future events in a story.

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The climax

is the turning point or moment of highest tension in a story.

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The setting

is the time, place, and social context of the story.

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pathetic fallacy

refers to attributing human emotions to nature to reflect mood.

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the narrator speaks as a character in the story.

first-person

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A third-person limited narrator

knows the thoughts of one character.

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An unreliable narrator

is one whose credibility is questionable.

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Imagery

is descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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A metaphor

is a direct comparison, such as 'Her smile was sunshine.'

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A simile

uses the words 'like' or 'as' for comparison.

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Symbolism

involves using objects to represent abstract ideas.

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Tone

is the authorโ€™s attitude toward the subject.

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The purpose of a text

is the reason the author writes it.

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An audience

is the intended readers or viewers of the text.

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Chronological structure

presents events or points in time order.

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Juxtaposition

places contrasting ideas close together for effect.

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Rhetorical questions

are posed to provoke thought rather than elicit an answer.

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Hyperbole

is a deliberate exaggeration for effect.

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A stanza

is a group of lines in poetry, like couplets or quatrains.

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Volta

refers to a shift in tone or argument in a poem.

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Alliteration

is the repetition of initial consonant sounds.

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Euphemism

uses mild phrasing to soften harsh realities.

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A dramatic monologue

is a poem that addresses a silent listener, revealing character indirectly.

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