Figurative Language

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of inner vowel (a-e-i-o-u) sounds in nearby words.

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What is repetition in figurative language?

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The use of the same word or phrase multiple times for emphasis.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two seemingly unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is hyperbole?

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An obvious exaggeration to make a point or add excitement.

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What is consonance?

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The repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words.

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What is alliteration?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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

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What is personification?

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human things or abstract ideas.

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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 imagery?

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