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character is describes by author or narrator
direct characterization
character's traits revealed by actions or thoughts of character
indirect characterization
a usually sudden understanding or solution
epiphany
character that is opposite of another character; strong contrast
foil
author's use of clues to prepare readers for events that will happen later in the story
foreshadowing
words that appeal to the 5 senses
imagery
comparison between 2 unlike things without using "like" or "as"
metaphor
a set of words that have a certain meaning given by usage
idiom
perspective from which a story is told
point of view
play on words; double meaning
pun
comparing 2 unlike things using "like" or "as"
simile
feeling of curiosity, uncertainty or dread about what is going to happen in a story
suspense