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Figurative Language
Term | Definition |
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Hyperbole | An exaggeration that is shown for emphasis or humorous effect |
Simile | A statement that compares two or more things using the words; like, as, or than. |
Metaphor | A statement that compares two or more things not using the words; like, as, or than. |
Alliteration | The repetition of consonant sounds that are at the beginning of words. |
Personification | Giving a non-human or thing human qualities. |
Onomatopoeia | Using words to imitate sounds. |
Rhyme Scheme | The arrangement of rhyming words in a poem, used to give the poem rhythm and beat to help it flow. |
Imagery | Words or phrases that create sensory experiences for the reader, using senses such as: sight, smell, touch, hearing, and taste. |
Mood | A feeling that a literary work conveys. Ex: sadness, excitement, anger, ect. |
Tone | Shows the author's attitude toward his or her subject. Can remain the same throughout a piece or change several times. Ex: humor, serious, ect. |
Oxymoron | A combination of words that have opposite or very different meanings |
Repetition | The repeating of a word or phrase over again in a poem. |