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a long story that recounts heroic deeds
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allusion
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the turning point of a story; the peak of conflict
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anachronism
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an indirect reference to something the reader may know
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antagonist
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to provide hints or clues about future events
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climax
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an implied comparison of two different (yet similar) things
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foreshadow
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a phrase combining contradictory words (cruel kindness)
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metaphor
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a character or force that works against the main character
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oxymoron
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a person or object appearing out of its proper time period
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saga
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