Few literary terms

Alliteration: repetition of the same sound in a sequence of words.
Allusion: a brief reference to something specific.
climax: the point in the plot that creates the greatest intensity.
dennotation: dictionary definition of a word.
gothic: use of mysterious or old elements in literature.
hero: a character whose actions are inspiring.
hyperbole: boldy exaggerated statement.
setting: time and place of the story.
tone: the writer's attitude toward the story.
similie: direct comparison between two objects
personification: human attributes are given yo a non-human object.
Mood:general atmosphere created by the author's words

.....between others!

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