A short narrative detailing particulars of an interesting episode or event. The term most frequently refers to an incident in the life of a person.
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Didactic
have the primary aim of teaching or instructing, especially the teaching of moral or ethical principles.
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Euphemism
more agreeable or less offensive substitute for a generally unpleasant word or concept. May be sued to adhere to standards of social or political correctness or to add humor or ironic understatement.
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Frame Narrative
an introductory or main narrative that sets the stage either for a more emphasized second narrative or for a set of shorter stories; creates a story within a story.
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Metaphor
A figure of speech using implied comparison of seemingly unlike things or the substitution of one for the other, suggesting some similarity. Metaphorical language makes writing more vivid, imaginative, thought provoking, and meaningful.
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Narrative
The telling of a story or an account of an event or series of events.
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Point of View
the perspective from which a story is told.
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simile
an explicit comparison between two unlike things with the use of “like” or “as”
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symbolism
Generally, anything that represents itself and stands for something else
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Theme
The central idea or message of a work, the insight it offers into life.
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