Literary Devices

Literary Devices

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English

9th Grade

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Emily Wills

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

An object that has its literal meaning but also represents something else.

Back

What is a symbol in literature?

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Comparing two unlike things WHILE using 'like' or 'as'.

Back

What is a simile?

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

giving human characteristics to non-human things

Back

personification

4.

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Front

a word that imitates a sound

Back

onomatopoeia

5.

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Front

comparing two unlike things WITHOUT using "like" or "as"

Back

metaphor

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

language that evokes one or more of the five senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, smell

Back

imagery

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

an exaggerated statement for added effect

Back

hyperbole

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