Figurative Language

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Symbolism

Back

Using one thing to represent something else.

Front

Personification

Back

Giving human traits to non-human entities.

Front

Simile

Back

Comparison of two things using "like" or "as".

Front

Metaphor

Back

comparison of two unlike things not using 'like' or 'as'; not literally applicable.

Front

Technique in: 'He is like a monster when he plays sports.'

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Simile

Front

Technique in: 'He is a monster when he plays sports.'

Back

Metaphor

Front

Technique in: 'Paying bills is like having your teeth pulled.'

Back

Simile

Front

Technique in: 'The moon was a silver ship sailing through the sea.'

Back

Metaphor

Front

Technique in: 'She swims like a fish.'

Back

Simile

Front

Technique in: 'The water opened its arms and invited them in.'

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Personification