|
the author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience
|
allusion
|
|
the turning point of a story; the peak of conflict
|
climax
|
|
a sudden insight or realization experienced by a character
|
epiphany
|
|
an indirect reference to something the reader may know
|
euphemism
|
|
an interruption of the present story to describe previous events
|
flashback
|
|
a mild expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh
|
irony
|
|
a phrase combining contradictory words (cruel kindness)
|
oxymoron
|
|
a serious or witty contrast between expectation and reality
|
tone
|
