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- Motif: An recurring object or idea used to explain the theme. - Motif: An recurring object or idea used to explain the theme.
- e.g., The usage of life in Maycomb to show goodness and recurring images of gloomy areas supports the central idea of co-existence of good and evil. - e.g., The usage of life in Maycomb to show goodness and recurring images of gloomy areas supports the central idea of co-existence of good and evil.
- Oxymoron: The pairing of two opposing or contradictory words. - Oxymoron: The pairing of two opposing or contradictory words.
- e.g., *"It was her only choice."* - e.g., *It was her only choice.*
- Paradox: A statement that appears to be self-contradictory at first glance, typically used to allow the reader to think over an idea differently. - Paradox: A statement that appears to be self-contradictory at first glance, typically used to allow the reader to think over an idea differently.
- e.g., *All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.* (George Orwell) - e.g., *All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.* (George Orwell)
- Pathetic fallacy: A form of personification in which inanimate objects in nature are given emotions. - Pathetic fallacy: A form of personification in which inanimate objects in nature are given emotions.