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an overused phrase or idea that lacks originality
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cliché
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the emotional atmosphere that a reader experiences
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denouement
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a phrase combining contradictory words (cruel kindness)
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hyperbole
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ordinary language without metrical rhythm (unlike poetry)
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metaphor
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the distinct personality or style of the author or narrator
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mood
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an implied comparison of two different (yet similar) things
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oxymoron
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an exaggeration for emphasis or effect (I'm starving!)
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prose
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the final outcome or resolution of a plot following the climax
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voice
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