Figurative Language

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two unrelated things that uses like or as.

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What is personification?

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Giving human/lifelike characteristics to something that is not human and/or alive.

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What is a euphemism?

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A polite word or expression used to make something less unattractive.

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What is hyperbole?

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An extreme exaggeration not meant to be taken literally.

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What is metaphor?

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A direct comparison between two unrelated things without using like or as.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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What is idiom?

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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What is imagery?

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