Figurative Language

Front

Nonhuman subject with human traits

Back

PERSONIFICATION

Front

An exaggeration to prove a point

Back

HYPERBOLE

Front

A word or phrase meaning something other than what is said.

Back

IDIOM

Front

Overused phrase or expression

Back

CLICHE

Front

Two or more words with the same initial sound

Back

ALLITERATION

Front

Words that make sounds

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ONOMATOPOEIA

Front

Comparison of unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’

Back

SIMILE

Front

Comparison of unlike things stating one is another.

Back

METAPHOR

Front

A brief, indirect reference to a significant person, place, or idea without detailed description.

Back

ALLUSION

Front

Occurs when the audience knows more than a character.

Back

DRAMATIC IRONY