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**Foreshadow**
be a warning or
indication of
(a future event)
indication of
(a future event)
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**Juxtaposition**
place close together
for contrasting
effect
for contrasting
effect
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**Analogy**
a comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation
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**Implication**
the conclusion that
can be drawn from
something, although it
is not explicitly stated
can be drawn from
something, although it
is not explicitly stated
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**Tone**
a manner of writing
that shows a certain
attitude on the part of
the writer in word
choices
that shows a certain
attitude on the part of
the writer in word
choices
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**Allusion**
an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it; an indirect or passing reference
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**Stereotype**
a widely held but oversimplified image of a particular type of person or thing
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**Atmosphere**
the pervading tone or mood of a place, situation, or work of art
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**Personification**
the attribution of human characteristics to something nonhuman
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**Irony**
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect
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**Hyperbole**
exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally
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**Symbol**
a thing that represents or stands for something else
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**Denotation**
the literal meaning of a word
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**Connotation**
an idea or feeling that a word invokes
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**Paradox**
a statement that leads to a conclusion that seems senseless or self-contradictory
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**Satire**
the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity
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**Genre**
a category of literature, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
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**Dialect**
a particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group
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**Cliche**
a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought
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**Onomatopoeia**
the formation of a word from a sound
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**Sarcasm**
a taunting, sneering or cutting remark
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**Alliteration**
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words.
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**Slang**
a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal
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**Idiom**
An expression of a given language that is peculiar to itself grammatically and cannot be understood from the individual meaning of its elements
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**Pun**
a play on words
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**Imagery**
use of figurative language to represent ideas, actions, or ideas
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**Literary Device**
any technique used to help an author achieve his or her purpose
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**Proverb**
a short saying that expresses a basic truth
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**Contrast**
set in opposition to show or emphasize differences
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**Oxymoron**
a combination of contradictory words