Literary Terms

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When you describe objects as having human like qualities or emotions it is called

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personification

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When you use an object to represent an idea it is called

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symbolism

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When you compare two things using like or as it is called

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simile

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When you compare two things without using like or as it is called

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metaphor

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When you use words, symbols, or themes more than once it is called

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repetition

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When you repeat beginning consonant sounds it is called

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alliteration

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When you imitate natural sounds in words it is called

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onomatopoeia

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An extreme exaggeration is called

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hyperbole

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When you use visually descriptive words or figurative language it is called

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imagery

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central idea

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theme