Figurative Language Review

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Comparison using "like" or "as"

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a simile

Front

Exaggeration used for emphasis, e.g., "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."

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hyperbole

Front

Words that create sounds like "boom!" and "crash!"

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onomatopeia

Front

Comparing two things directly without "like" or "as"

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metaphor

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Author's attitude towards the subject

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tone

Front

Overall feeling created by the author's words

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mood

Front

Beginning sounds of words repeat: "Barry banked on buying the board today."

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alliteration

Front

Overall message the author wants the reader to understand.

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theme

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Detailed words that create a picture in the reader's mind

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imagery

Front

Poem sections are called ______.

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stanzas