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Figurative Language
Reading Literature AKS 4) Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they ar
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Simile | Comparison of two objects using like or as. |
| Metaphor | Compares two things but does not use like or as. |
| Idiom | Words or phrases that do not literally mean what they say. |
| Personification | when you give a non-human object human characteristics. |
| Onomatopoeia | Words that represent sounds. |
| Hyperbole | Extreme exaggeration |
| Alliteration | repeating the same beginning sounds/letter. |
| Imagery (Sensory Language) | When the author uses words to help you visualize the story in your mind. |