Figurative Language and Poetry Terms

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What is an allusion?

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A reference to another character, place, thing, or literary work.

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What is a simile?

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A comparison of two things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Giving human qualities to non-human things.

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What is rhyme?

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The repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often at the end of lines in poetry.

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of sounds at the beginning of words that are close together.

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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 a metaphor?

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

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What is assonance?

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The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a work.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates mental images.