Figurative Language (LA)

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Symbolism

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what a story symbolizes

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech applying a word/phrase to an object/action not literally applicable.

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Simile

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A figure of speech comparing one thing with another of a different kind, making a description more vivid.

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Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally. "He vowed revenge with oaths and hyperboles."

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Onomatopoeia

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Formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g. cuckoo, sizzle).

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Personification

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Attribution of human traits to nonhuman entities or abstract qualities.

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Dialogue: conversation between two or more people in a book, play, or movie.

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"the book consisted of a series of dialogues"

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Tone in literature

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Refers to the author's attitude toward a topic, revealed through specific word choice.

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Mood

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a temporary state of mind or feeling. "he appeared to be in a very good mood about something"

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Sentence structure

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In grammar, sentence and clause structure, known as sentence composition, classifies sentences by the number and type of clauses in their structure, a key element of traditional grammar.