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the spoken words between characters in a story or play
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cliché
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a long story that recounts heroic deeds
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climax
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the turning point of a story; the peak of conflict
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dialogue
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the central message or meaning of a story
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euphemism
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a mild expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh
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oxymoron
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a phrase combining contradictory words (cruel kindness)
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prologue
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an opening section that introduces the story
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saga
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an overused phrase or idea that lacks originality
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theme
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