Figurative Language Review

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Implied comparison between two unlike things with a commonality.

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metaphor

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Giving inanimate objects human traits

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personification

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A device where the speaker refers to something requiring prior knowledge or experience.

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allusion

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A device where the author uses nouns, adjectives, or verbs to create a strong mental image with layered meanings.

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vivid word choice

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Author's attitude toward the subject.

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tone

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A concrete object representing an abstract idea.

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symbol

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Author’s message on human condition.

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theme

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Vantage point from which a story is told.

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point of view

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Exaggeration for dramatic effect.

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hyperbole

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Atmosphere in literature created by word choice.

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mood