Figurative language

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects or abstract concepts.

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds within nearby words.

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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 a pun?

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A form of word play that exploits multiple meanings of a term for humorous effect.

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.