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Diction

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The choice and use of phrases in speech or writing

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Connotation

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An idea or feeling a word evokes

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Denotation

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Literal or dictionary meanings of a word

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Rhyme Scheme

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The ordered pattern of rhymes at the ends of lines of a poem or verse

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Anaphora

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The deliberate repetition of the first part of the sentence

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Refrain

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A group of line that appears at the end of a stanza

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Physical setting

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We’re the story takes place

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Temporal setting

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When the story takes place

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Social setting

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What culture or social convections

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Conflict

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Struggle between opposing forces

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Form

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Shape

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Dystopia

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Imaginary place with dreadful living conditions

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Distort

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To twist out of shape

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Eradicate

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To destroy completely

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Sociopolitical

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To combine social and political factors

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Peril

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Serious and immediate danger

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Macabre

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Disturbing or horrifying because of death

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Impunity

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FreedoM from consequences

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Connoisseur

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Expert at something

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Abscond

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To leave secretly

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Paltry

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Small in amount or in size

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Obstinate

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Stubborn or refusing to change

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Sagacity

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Wisdom