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the distinct personality or style of the author or narrator
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allegory
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the emotional meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
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connotation
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an understatement using double negatives (not a bad singer)
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denouement
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a statement that appears contradictory but may reveal a truth
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flashback
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the final outcome or resolution of a plot following the climax
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litotes
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a story using characters or events to symbolize abstract concepts
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paradox
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the central message or meaning of a story
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theme
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an interruption of the present story to describe previous events
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voice
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