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the emotional meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
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antagonist
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the person telling the story (distinct from the author)
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conflict
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the struggle between opposing forces (internal or external)
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connotation
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the emotional atmosphere that a reader experiences
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foreshadow
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a character or force that opposes the main character
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mood
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the time and place of a story
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narrator
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to provide hints or clues about future events
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oxymoron
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a phrase combining contradictory words (cruel kindness)
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setting
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