Figurative Language Definitions

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Repetition of consonant sounds at the start of words.

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alliteration

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Extreme exaggeration for emphasis or comic effect

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hyperbole

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Uses vivid description to stimulate senses and create imagery or emotional experiences.

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imagery

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Comparison stating one thing is another.

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metaphor

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Comparison of unlike things using 'like', 'as', 'than', or 'resembles'.

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simile

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Use of words that imitate sounds associated with objects or actions.

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onomatopoeia

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Gives non-human things human qualities.

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personification

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Use of the five senses to engage readers' interest and connect with the text

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sensory details

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Phrase contrary to usual meaning, not literal

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