when an object or event stands for something else

a reference to something from the past

a generalized belief about a group of people

hints about what will happen next

define personification

giving human characteristics to non-human objects

contrast between expectation and reality

a narrator who is not a part of the story tells the story

story pattern or character type found often

a figure of speech that combines opposite terms

two or more similar plots in the same story

the narrator knows everything that happens

use of words or sounds that echo what they stand for

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symbolize
a plot that contains math formulas
a type of poetry
when an object or event stands for something else
a character's heroic qualities.
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Define Allusion
a funny word
reason for an action
a reference to something from the past
seeing something that is not really there
3
define stereotype
a strong feeling of happiness
a generalized belief about a group of people
a type of radio
a reference to music
4
metaphor
comparison using like or as
a detailed description
hints about what will happen
direct comparison
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Define exposition
conclusion
middle of a story
beginning of a story
end of a story
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define foreshadowing
going back to an earlier time
hints about what will happen next
an explanation for an event
contrast between light and dard
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define hyperbole
extreme exaggeration
persuasive speech
formal discussion
an unkind comment
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define personification
giving human characteristics to non-human objects
a short story centered on people
giving animal characteristics to humans
a positive character trait that
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consonance
An uneasy feeling
repetition of consonant sounds
repetition of vowel sounds
letters in the alphabet that are not vowels
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scansion
analysis of a novel
analysis of figurative language
an analysis of poetry's meter
an analysis of a short story
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define irony
direct comparison
opposite of wrinkly
informal note or message
contrast between expectation and reality
12
Define primary source
a source that is not factual
the first thing that happens
original document or statement
a research paper
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define third person
A narrator brings "you" into the story
A narrator tells the story from his/her point of view
a narrator who is not a part of the story tells the story
A story that uses the pronouns I or me often
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define archetype
story pattern or character type found often
a rare type of story character
a type of curved bridge
a story pattern that has never been used
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oxymoron
a figure of speech that combines opposite terms
an unintelligent person
a figure of speech that contains similar terms
a figure of speech that compares using like or as
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parallel plot
plots in stories that are linear
an unstructured sequence of events
two or more similar plots in the same story
two lines that go on forever in one direction
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parable
two things that go together well
a convincing argument
an editorial in a newspaper
short story with a moral
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define assonance
a distinct characteristic
repetition of consonants
repetition of vowel sounds
an unpleasant sound
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define omniscient
the narrator knows everything that happens
The narrator does not know everything
the narrator does not exist
the narrator is an animal
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onomatopoeia
use of words or sounds that echo what they stand for
a comparison using like or as
a figure of speech
humorous story

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