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language that uses words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation. |
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a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared.as “she is like a rose. |
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a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable in order to suggest a resemblance. As in “A mighty fortress is our God.” |
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the attribution of a personal nature or character to inanimate objects or abstract notions, especially as a rhetorical figure. "The clock was starring at me". |
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conversation between two or more persons |
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the formation of mental images, figures, or likenesses of things, or of such images collectively. "he dim imagery of a dream." |
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a passing or casual reference; an incidental mention of something, either directly or by implication. An allusion to Shakespeare. |
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undecided or doubtful condition, as of affairs. For a few days matters hung in suspense. |
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a state or quality of feeling at a particular time. "What's the boss' mood today?" |
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a specified or stated manner of consideration or appraisal; standpoint. From the point of view of a doctor. |
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First Person Point Of view |
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The narrator is in the story and describes it from his or her view., Using the words I, Me, we, our, my. "Black Boy" is written in first person. |
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storytelling in which the narrator knows only the thoughts and feelings of a single character, while other characters are presented only externally. |
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method of storytelling in which the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in the story, as opposed to third person limited, which adheres closely to one character's perspective. |
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Third person dramatic or objective. Like a camera, narrator reports only what can be seen and heard; no thoughts of characters are given except as spoken. |
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