Comparison between two things; looking for similarities

the writer's attitude toward his/her audience and subject; it can be described as formal, informal, serious, playful, bitter, or ironic

two words used together that contradict one another. Jumbo Shrimp, loving hate, heavy lightness

an extreme exaggeration;

an event occurs that directly contradicts the expectations of the characters, the reader, or the audience.

The central message, insight, or opinion in a work

literary device where something stands for or represents something else

the way in which a text is designed (chronological, thematically, flashback, least to greatest importance, process analysis, cause/effect, narration, description, problem-solution, etc.)

the atmosphere or feeling created in the reader by a literary work or passage; the way the reader feels while reading the text.

writing or speech not meant to be interpreted literally but used to create vivid expressions (metaphors, similes, personification, etc.)

mockery of a view, group, or humanity, usually with the aim of inspiring change

words are used to suggest the opposite of what is meant/sarcasm.