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Literary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alliteration | Repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of closely connected words for effect |
| Allusion | An indirect reference to a well known figure, event, or work of art |
| Analogy | A comparison between two things to explain a similarity |
| Foreshadowing | Hinting at future events in a story to create suspense |
| Hyperbole | Exaggeration for emphasis or effect |
| Imagery | Descriptive language that appeals to the senses |
| Irony | A contrast between expectation and reality, often humorous and poignant |
| Metaphor | A direct comparison between two unrelated things |
| Motif | A recurring element with symbolic meaning |
| Onomatopoeia | Words that imitate natural sounds |
| Oxymoron | Combining contradictory terms for poetic effect |
| Paradox | A seemingly contradictory statement that reveals a deeper truth |
| Personification | Attributing human qualities to inanimate objects or abstract ideas |
| Similie | A comparison using like or as |
| Symbolism | Using an object or element to represent an abstract idea |