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a statement that appears contradictory but may reveal a truth
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anachronism
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a person or object appearing out of its proper time period
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dialogue
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the central message or meaning of a story
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metaphor
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the spoken words between characters in a story or play
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motif
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an implied comparison of two different (yet similar) things
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paradox
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the distinct personality or style of the author or narrator
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prose
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a recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story
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theme
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ordinary language without metrical rhythm (unlike poetry)
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voice
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