Literary Terms and Irregular Verbs

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simile

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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metaphor

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A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another.

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personification

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A figure of speech where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally.

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memoir

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A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge.

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informational text

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Nonfiction written primarily to convey factual information.

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cost / cost

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Irregular verb: Present and past tense are the same.

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cut / cut

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Irregular verb: Present and past tense are the same.

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hit / hit

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Irregular verb: Present and past tense are the same.

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hurt / hurt

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Irregular verb: Present and past tense are the same.