Allegory - A story or narrative in which characters, events, and details symbolize abstract ideas or moral concepts., Protagonist - The central character or hero of a story, often facing challenges or undergoing personal growth., Foreshadowing - A technique where subtle hints or clues are provided to suggest events that will occur later in the story., Antagonist - A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict within the narrative., Epiphany - A sudden realization or insight experienced by a character, often leading to a significant change in perspective., Bildungsroman - A type of novel that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of its protagonist from youth to adulthood., Motif - A recurring element, theme, or symbol in a story that reinforces its central ideas or mood., Juxtaposition - The placement of contrasting elements side by side to highlight differences or create dramatic effect., Catharsis - An emotional release experienced by the audience or reader through the resolution of a story's conflict., Hubris - Excessive pride or arrogance in a character, often leading to their downfall., Euphemism - A mild or indirect expression used to replace something harsh or unpleasant in a story's dialogue or description., Pathos - An appeal to emotion within a story that evokes feelings of pity, sympathy, or sadness in the audience., Irony - A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning, often creating humor or tension., Paradox - A statement or situation that seems contradictory but reveals a deeper truth upon reflection., Soliloquy - A dramatic monologue where a character speaks their thoughts aloud, often revealing inner struggles., Anthropomorphism - The attribution of human traits, emotions, or behaviors to animals, objects, or non-human entities in stories., Cliffhanger - An ending that leaves readers in suspense by withholding resolution to key events., Flashback - A narrative technique where past events are presented to provide context for the current storyline., Symbolism - The use of objects, characters, or settings to represent deeper meanings beyond their literal sense., Satire - A genre of writing that uses humor, irony, and exaggeration to criticize societal norms or flaws., Metafiction - A type of storytelling that self-consciously examines its own nature as fiction., Fable - A short story featuring animals as characters and conveying a moral lesson., Narrative Voice - The perspective from which a story is told—whether first-person, third-person omniscient, etc.—shaping how readers perceive events.,

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