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Noun

A person, place, thing, or idea.

Verb

A word that shows an action or state of being.

Simile

A comparison using like or as.

Metaphor

A comparison that says one thing is another.

Personification

Giving human qualities to something that is not human.

Strong Verb

A specific action word that creates a vivid picture.

Connotation

The feeling or emotion a word suggests beyond its dictionary meaning.

Tone

The author's attitude toward the subject.

Mood

The feeling a reader experiences while reading.

Imagery

Words that create a clear picture in the reader's mind.

Symbol

Something that represents a bigger idea.

Theme

The main message or lesson of a story.

Foreshadowing

A clue that hints at something important later in the story.

Suspense

A feeling of wondering what will happen next.