A figure of speech in which one thing is compared to another using the words “like” or “as”

The use of a word or phrase to refer to something that it isn’t, invoking a direct similarity between the word or phrase used and the thing described

the reason for or intent in writing

Having the power to produce the desired effect

To draw attention to, stress, indicate the importance of

a specific convention or structure—such as imagery, irony, or foreshadowing—that is employed by the author to produce a given effect

the repetition of the same sounds at

the beginning of two or more adjacent words or

stressed syllables

intentional and deliberate use of organizational patterns, text and graphic features, sentence structures, devices, and language to create an effective written work; author’s craft may vary by genre

language not intended to be

taken literally but layered with meaning through the use of

imagery, metaphors, and other literary devices

a comparison of two things that are essentially

different, usually using the words like or as

a subtle comparison in which the author

describes a person or thing using words that are not

meant to be taken literally

Which of the following best describes the term 'imagery' in literary language?

What is the primary function of a metaphor in literature?

In literary analysis, what does the term 'tone' refer to?