hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
characterization
a description of the distinctive nature or features of someone or something.
irony
the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
conflict
a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one.
parallel structure/hyphens
using the same grammatical structure for similar ideas in a sentence, phrase, or list
active voice
the subject performs the action described by the verb
passive voice
a grammatical structure where the subject of a sentence receives the action of the verb rather than performing it
connotation
an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning.
denotation
the literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
stream of consciousness
a narrator's thoughts, feelings, and associations are presented in a continuous