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Genre

The type or category of writing, such as fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc.

Author's Purpose

The reason why the author writes the text, such as to inform, entertain, persuade, or express an idea.

Audience

The intended readers or listeners of a text.

Register

The level of formality or informality in writing, including diction and narrative form (first, second, third person).

Anaphora

The reuse of a starting word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.

Juxtaposition

The placement of dissimilar ideas or elements close together to highlight contrasts.

Ellipses

The use of three dots (…) to indicate omitted material or a trailing off of thought.

Dialogue

The spoken exchange of words between characters in a text.

Theme

The underlying message or life lesson conveyed by the text.

Characterization

The process of creating and developing characters, which can be direct, indirect, dynamic, or static.

Figurative Language

Language that goes beyond literal meaning, including metaphors, similes, and personification.

Emotive Language

Words used to evoke an emotional response from the reader.

Mood

The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing for the reader.

Setting

The time, place, and context in which the story occurs.

Literary Conflict

The struggle between opposing forces in a narrative, such as man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society.

Persuasive Techniques

Methods used to convince or sway an audience, including logos (logic), pathos (emotion), and ethos (credibility).

Voice

The unique style and personality expressed by an author in their writing.

Inclusive Language

The use of language that seeks to include all people, often utilizing 'we' or 'us'.