Figurative Language Recap

Front

Brief, indirect reference to a significant person, place, thing, or idea.

Back

Allusion

Front

Uses figurative language to compare two things with 'like' or 'as'.

Back

Simile

Front

Gives human traits to non-human items

Back

Personification

Front

A figure of speech using exaggeration for strong impact, not meant literally.

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Combination of two contradictory words or phrases.

Back

Oxymoron

Front

Placing two elements side by side for comparison, often showing irony, humor, or sadness.

Back

Juxtaposition

Front

Stylistic device with words sharing the same initial consonant sound in close proximity.

Back

Alliteration

Front

A word that mimics the sound it describes.

Back

Onomatopeia

Front

"Splat" or "boom" is an example of what?

Back

Onomatopeia

Front

"Sally sells seashells by the sea shore" is an example of?

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Alliteration