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Vocabulary terms

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    Vocabulary terms and definitions
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  • Simile
    A figure of speech that compares two different things using "like" or "as."
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  • Alliteration
    The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words.
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  • Personification
    Giving human traits or characteristics to non-human things.
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  • Onomatopoeia
    A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing.
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  • Hyperbole
    An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
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  • Theme
    The central topic or idea explored in a text.
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  • Tone
    The author's attitude toward the subject or audience conveyed through word choice and style.
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  • Mood
    The emotional atmosphere of a piece of writing that evokes certain feelings in the reader.
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  • Irony
    A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting the absurdity of a situation.
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  • Imagery
    Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and paints a picture in the reader's mind.
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  • Allusion
    An indirect reference to a person, event, or piece of literature.
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  • Oxymoron
    A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.
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  • Dialect
    A particular form of a language that is peculiar to a specific region or social group.
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  • Narrative
    A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
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  • Protagonist
    The main character in a story, often facing a conflict
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