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Poetry techniques
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Simile | Compares one thing to another using 'like' or 'as' |
| Metaphor | Says that one thing is another |
| Rhyme | These are words that sound the same |
| Alliteration | Repeating of a series of consonant sounds |
| Onomatopoeia | The sound of a word-the meaning is also similar |
| Personification | Giving human qualities to non-human things |
| Descriptive language (adjectives) | These are words that provide some descriptions of people, places and things. |
| Hyperbole | Deliberate exaggeration |
| Imperative Command | Expresses a command that must be done. |
| Symbolism | This is a symbol that represents something else. |
| Verbs | A word that describes an action |
| Repetition | The repeating of phrases or words |