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6.5c Word choice or style
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Connotation | A feeling or idea that is suggested by a word in addition to its basic meaning. This is the emotional implication a word may carry. |
| Denotation | The dictionary definition of a word. |
| Irony | A strong contrast between reality and expectations. |
| Dialogue | Written conversation between tow or more characters. |
| Symbolism | The use of specific objects, images, numbers, or even characters, to represent ideas present in the book. |
| Imagery | Descriptive words or phrases that create clear images of what's going on in the reader's mind. Imagery usually appeals to one or more of the five senses. |
| Foreshadowing | Occurs when future events are hinted at before they actually happen. |
| Flashback | Occurs when the author shares events that took place at an earlier time. This provides information that can help a reader better understand a character's current situation |