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An allusion is an indirect reference that draws on a reader's prior knowledge. Source: Allusion ↗

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    Paradox

    Appears impossible but may be meaningful

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    Mood

    Created through setting, imagery and tone

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  3. 09Metaphor · explain the literary termRECALL
    A comparison that says one thing is another to suggest a likeness.

    ‘Time is a thief’ gives time the qualities of a thief without using ‘like’ or ‘as.’

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