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a recurring element that has symbolic significance in a story
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allegory
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descriptive language that appeals to the senses
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anecdote
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a short, interesting story about a real incident or person
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hyperbole
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a spoken or written account of connected events; a story
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imagery
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the emotional atmosphere that a reader experiences
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mood
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an exaggeration for emphasis or effect (I'm starving!)
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motif
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the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience
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narrative
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a story using characters or events to symbolize abstract concepts
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tone
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