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a serious or witty contrast between expectation and reality
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dialogue
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use of irony, humor, or exaggeration to expose flaws
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diction
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a mild expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh
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euphemism
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the author's choice of words to convey tone or style
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foil
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the spoken words between characters in a story or play
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foreshadow
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a character whose traits contrast with those of the protagonist
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irony
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to provide hints or clues about future events
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metaphor
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an implied comparison of two different (yet similar) things
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satire
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