Figurative Language

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What is Alliteration?

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Repetition in two or more nearby words of initial consonant sounds.

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What is Tone in literature?

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The author's attitude towards the subject; the 'vibe' of the piece.

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What is Connotation?

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The meaning words carry with them beyond their actual definition.

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What is Symbolism?

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Something that stands for or suggests something else; it represents something beyond its literal meaning.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A direct comparison between dissimilar things that does not use 'like' or 'as'.

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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What is Imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.

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What is Personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is Denotation?

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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What is Oxymoron?

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A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.