Figurative Language

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Point of View

Back

The vantage point from which a story is told.

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Allusion

Back

A device where the speaker refers to something that the reader needs prior knowledge of or experience with in order to understand.

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Theme

Back

The author’s message about the nature of the human condition.

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Personification

Back

Giving inanimate objects human characteristics.

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Metaphor

Back

An implied comparison between two unlike things that have something important in common.

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Simile

Back

A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Hyperbole

Back

An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Mood

Back

The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing.

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Symbol

Back

An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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Juxtaposition

Back

Placing two elements close together to highlight their differences.