Honors Freshmen Final Exam

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Idiom

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An expression that means something totally different than the literal interpretation of its words would suggest.

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Allusion

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Refers to a person, event, or thing in history, a work of literature, or culture.

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Personification

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Giving human qualities to nonhuman things.

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Onomatopoeia

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Words with sounds that imitate the meaning of what they are describing, e.g., 'boom' or 'splash'.

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Analogy

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A comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

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Imagery

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

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Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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Symbolism

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Repetition

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The action of repeating something that has already been said or written.