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ANTAGONIST

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a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

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DENOTATION

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the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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FLASHBACK

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set in a time earlier than the main story.

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FORESHADOWING

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be a warning or indication of (a future event).

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INFERENCE

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a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

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MOOD

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PLOT

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POINT OF VIEW

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FIRST PERSON POINT OF VIEW

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SECOND PERSON POINT OF VIEW

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THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW

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PROTAGONIST

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STYLE

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SYMBOL/SYMBOLISM

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THEME

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TONE

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