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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alamat | Filipino word for legend or folktale; stories explaining how the world works or was made, or involving local flora and fauna. |
| Alliteration | Repetition the same consonant sounds in two or more words (usually at the beginning). |
| Enjambment | When a sentence 'steps over' a line break into the next line without pause. |
| Free Verse | Flowing lines, usually unrhymed, with no fixed meter. |
| Imagery | Descriptive sensory words and details that "paint a picture" for readers. |
| Metaphor | A figure of speech that draws comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as." |
| Metonymy | A figure of speech where a phrase or word is substituted for one closely related to it. |
| Motif | Recurring element in a text that emphasizes a main theme or idea. |
| Narrative Voice | The style or point of view through which a story is told (first, second, or third person). |
| Symbol/Symbolism | Something that represents or stands for something else; concrete images expressing abstract ideas. |
| Tone | The attitude in which an author expresses their idea; by style and word choice. |