Theme, The central message, insight, or underlying meaning of a literary work., Metaphor, A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things, Symbolism, The use of symbols—objects, characters, or events—to represent deeper meanings, Irony, A contrast between expectation and reality; when what happens is different from what is expected or what is said is different from what is meant., Conflict, The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot; the main problem in a story., Imagery, Descriptive language that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) to create vivid mental pictures., Internal Conflict, A struggle that occurs within a character’s mind or emotions., External Conflict, A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, nature, society, or fate., Juxtaposition, Placing two contrasting elements side by side to highlight their differences or create an effect., Hyperbole, An intentional exaggeration used for emphasis or dramatic effect..

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