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Figurative Language
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Personification | Figure of speech where human qualities are attributed to an object, animal, or idea |
| Simile | A comparison between two things using "like" or "as". |
| Epic Simile | A long, elaborate (many details) comparison using like or as that often continues over several times. |
| Metaphor | A comparison of two unlike things. |
| Hyperbole | A figure of speech in which truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect. |
| Onomatopoeia | The use of words for their sound effects. |
| Situational Irony | The difference between what is expected to happen and what actually does. |
| Dramatic Irony | Device of giving the spectator an item of information that at least one of the characters is unaware of. |
| Verbal Irony | A contrast in what is said and what is actually meant. |
| Allusion | A reference to a well-known historical or literary person, event, or object. |
| Symbolism | When a person, place, activity, or object stands for something else. |
| Foreshadowing | A writer's use of hints or clues to indicate events and situations that will occur later in the plot. |
| Flashback | A conversation, event, or episode that happened before the beginning of the story which helps the reader understand the current situation. |
| Imagery | Language that causes mental pictures or relates to the five senses. |
| Mood | The overall feeling a text creates. |
| Tone | The writer's attitude towards the subject. |
| Epithet | A brief phrase that points out traits associated with a particular person or thing. |
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