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Denouement

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Defined as the resolution of the issue in a complicated plot, driven by a climax

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Diacope

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Repetition of a phrase or wood, that is separated by broken by other words

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Diatribe

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Violet or bitter criticism or something, a verbal attack against something, strongly criticises something

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Deus ex machina

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A circumstance where there is an implausible concept or character that is introduced into the storyline to resolve the conflict

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Disgression

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When a reader comes across sudden interruptions in the main action of the story to provide background information to establish motivation and increase suspense

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Dramatic irony

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Creating situations in which the audience knows more about a situation before the characters q

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Dissonance

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Impolite, harsh sounding words in poetry

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