literary device

Allusion: A reference to a historical event, person, or work of art. 

Juxtaposition: Placing contrasting ideas or characters side-by-side. 

Denotation: the literal, explicit, and objective meaning of a word, without any associated emotions or implied meanings

Tone: The author's attitude towards the subject matter. 

Mood/Atmosphere: The feeling or emotional state created in the reader.

Analogy: Comparing two things or situations to explain a complex idea in simpler terms, often using a familiar concept to illustrate something less familiar. For example, "life is like a box of chocolates". 

Hyperbole: An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or comedic effect, like "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse." 

Imagery: Visually descriptive language that appeals to the reader's senses, using metaphors, similes, and other figurative language to create a vivid picture in the reader's mind. 

Oxymoron: A combination of seemingly contradictory terms used to create a paradoxical effect, like "deafening silence" or "jumbo shrimp". 

Symbol/Symbolism: An object, image, or event that represents something else, often an abstract idea or concept, like a dove symbolizing peace.