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the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience
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antithesis
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a contrast or opposition between two things
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denouement
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a mild expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh
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euphemism
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use of irony, humor, or exaggeration to expose flaws
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imagery
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descriptive language that appeals to the senses
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prologue
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an opening section that introduces the story
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satire
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the final outcome or resolution of a plot following the climax
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tone
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a commonly recurring literary device, theme, motif, or cliché
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trope
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