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Imagery

Words that trigger a mental image and appeal to five senses, making the reader feel present by being very descriptive.

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Personification

Giving human traits to non-human things to make the situation feel alive and build connection with nature.

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Foreshadowing

A hint of what’s going to occur later, building suspense by preparing for change.

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Onomatopoeia

A word that sounds like a noise, adding realism by pulling readers into action scenes.

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Alliteration

Repeating the same starting sound in a set of words, adding rhythm and highlighting an idea.

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Assonance

A set of words that sound similar due to the repetition of vowel sounds, creating a musical or poetic tone.

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Anaphora

Repetition at the start of a sentence or phrase to help the reader remember the message and create a sense of hope, fear, determination, or sorrow.

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Simile

A comparison using the words 'like' or 'as', showing similarity between two things to create clarity about an idea.

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Metaphor

A direct comparison saying one thing 'is' another, often symbolic, to create a symbolic meaning.

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Vivid Verbs

Strong and specific action or emotion words that paint a picture of an emotion.

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Suspense/Tension

Builds anticipation, danger, stress, etc., preparing the reader for a climax.

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Repetition

Repeating a word or phrase for emphasis, reinforcing important ideas, themes, or feelings.

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Tone

The author's attitude (angry, happy, etc.) that shapes how the reader feels when reading.

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Diction

Type of word choice (formal, descriptive, informal, etc.), such as 'Mom' vs 'Mother'.