Literary Devices

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Simile definition

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A comparison between two things using like or as.

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Characterization

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The way a writer reveals the traits and personalities of characters.

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Metaphor: A comparison where one thing is said to be another.

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A comparison made between two things where something is said to be something else.

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Tone in literature

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A writer's attitude toward a subject.

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Theme in literature: A unifying idea or topic that recurs in a text, relating to its central message.

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A unifying idea or topic that repeats throughout a text, usually relating to the author's overall message.