|
a phrase combining contradictory words (cruel kindness)
|
allusion
|
|
a serious or witty contrast between expectation and reality
|
antithesis
|
|
the emotional atmosphere that a reader experiences
|
connotation
|
|
a contrast or opposition between two things
|
foreshadow
|
|
the emotional meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
|
irony
|
|
an indirect reference to something the reader may know
|
mood
|
|
a long story that recounts heroic deeds
|
oxymoron
|
|
to provide hints or clues about future events
|
saga
|
