words or phrases appealing to one or more of the five senses in order to create a mental picture

the feelings or emotions surrounding/associated with a word, beyond its literal meaning. Generally positive or negative in nature.

the author explains through direct statements what the character is like (kind, evil, etc.).

a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor

words that have similar meanings

a figure of speech comparing to unlike things without using like or as

a scene or event from the past that appears in a narrative out of chronological order, to fill in information or explain something in the present

an appeal based on the character/reputation/ credibility of the speaker.

the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction

opposition between or among characters or forces in a literary work that spurs or motivates the action of a plot (internal, external; person vs. person, self, nature, society)

a figure of speech characterized by strongly contrasting words, clauses, sentences, or ideas; the direct opposite

a mental position from which things are viewed; the perspective or angle from which a story is told

a conclusion one can draw from the presented details