“As brave as a lion” is an example of

The repetition of initial consonant sounds in a line of poetry is called

“The wind whispered through the trees.” This sentence contains

An exaggeration used for emphasis is known as

The use of mild or polite words to replace harsh ones is called

When something represents more than its literal meaning, it is known as

“I could not see him because he was absent.” This statement is an example of

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using “like” or “as” is

The repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words is called

“The pen is mightier than the sword” is an example of

A contradiction that seems true on closer examination is called

The use of words that imitate sounds is known as

“Jumbo shrimp” is an example of

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art is called

The repetition of the same word or line at the end of a stanza is known as

“The stars danced in the sky.” This is an example of

A literary device that appeals to the sense of sight, smell, taste, touch, or hearing is

Saying the opposite of what one means for humorous or emphatic effect is called

The deliberate use of humor, ridicule, or exaggeration to criticize society is