The repetition of consonant sounds within close proximity, usually in consecutive words within the same sentence or line.

Where an event occurs which is unexpected, in the sense that it is somehow in absurd or mocking opposition to what would be expected or appropriate.

A description which exaggerates, usually employing extremes and/or superlatives to convey a positive or negative attribute

A direct relationship where one thing or idea substitutes for another.

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Term	Definition
Alliteration	The repetition of consonant sounds within close proximity, usually in consecutive words within the same sentence or line.
Irony	Where an event occurs which is unexpected, in the sense that it is somehow in absurd or mocking opposition to what would be expected or appropriate.
Hyperbole	A description which exaggerates, usually employing extremes and/or superlatives to convey a positive or negative attribute
Pun	Play on words
Metaphor	A direct relationship where one thing or idea substitutes for another.