Answer:
15. ways that an author reveals character - characterization
16. a plot twist where a character’s intent or action becomes twisted into its opposite - situational irony
17. a statement that contradicts itself - paradox
18. giving human characteristics to non-human things - personification
19. the atmosphere of the story - mood
Explanation:
Characterization is a process authors employ in order to build a description of the character to the audience. It helps readers to understand who the character is and what he/she is like. In literature, there are five methods of characterization: physical appearance, dialogue/speech, inner thoughts, action, and reaction.
Situational irony is a literary device consisting of leading the reader to believe a certain event / ending will take place and then unexpectedly changing the outcome.
A paradox is a statement that may seem to be contradictory or illogical but that can be true. A famous example is "less is more."
Personification is a figure of speech that allows authors to give human qualities or characteristics to objects, animals, or even ideas. By doing so, they make their writing more descriptive, poetic, and imaginative.
Finally, mood is the way the author feels about the subject he/she is writing about. It is also the way the author makes the reader feels while reading - sad, happy, scared, nostalgic etc.
