symbolism;symbol
the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities, by giving them symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense
novella
a type of prose fiction, which is shorter than full length novels and longer than short stories
imagery
the use of figurative language to represent objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses
denotation; connotation
1. a literal or dictionary meanings of a word in contrast to its connotative or associated meanings
2. a meaning that is implied by a word apart from the thing which it describes explicitly
figurative language
figures of speech to be more effective, persuasive, and impactful
simile
a figure of speech in which two essentially dissimilar objects or concepts are expressly compared with one another through the use of "like" or "as
metaphor
a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as
personification
a figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings or is spoken of as if it were human; a common form that uses human characteristics that are attributed to nonhuman things
hyperbole
a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis
idiom
a used expression that doesn't make sense if you take it literally
characterization
a literary device that is used step-by-step in literature to highlight and explain the details about a character in a story
direct characterization
when a writer reveals traits of a character in a straightforward manner, or through comments made by another character involved with him in the storyline
indirect characterization
a method of indicating what a character is like by revealing their personality through descriptions of their actions, speech, appearance, and interactions with other characters
round character
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flat character
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static character
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dynamic character
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irony
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verbal irony
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dramatic irony
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situational irony
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mood
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theme
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