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an implied comparison of two different (yet similar) things
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anecdote
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the emotional meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
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antagonist
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a short, interesting story about a real incident or person
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anthology
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a serious or witty contrast between expectation and reality
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connotation
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the author's choice of words to convey tone or style
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diction
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a mild expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh
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euphemism
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a character or force that works against the main character
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irony
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a collection of works by various authors
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metaphor
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