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Tristan Poetry
figurative language used for making comparisons
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Metaphor | a comparison of two unlike things. Example: Shawnigan Lake School is my home. Joe is sunshine |
| Extended Metaphor | Metaphor except longer. Example a poem |
| Simile | a figure of speech involving the comparison of two unlike things using the word like or as. Example: The grade eight girl was as quiet as a mouse. Mr. Lam is like a calculator |
| personification | giving human characteristics, behaviours or feelings to a non living thing. Example: Stupid vacuum! |
| Hyperbole | exaggeration statements or claims not meant to be taken literally and used to create an effect or to emphasis. Example: The bag weighed a ton(it didn't really, but it was very heavy) |
| Symbol | a concrete item (a thing) is used to represent an abstract idea, thought, or emotion. Example: A heart represents love in the poem The Eagle, an eagle represents strength, power, freedom and the natural world |