Figures of Speech and Literary Devices

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Symbolism

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A figure of speech in which a person, situation, word, or object is used to represent another thing.

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Apostrophe

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A figure of speech that involves addressing a person or thing that is not present or is non-human.

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Allusion

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A reference to something or someone outside of the text, such as another famous work or phrase.

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Imagery

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Language used to appeal to the senses.