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Eng. I CP
Rivera/Stansbury - Literary Terms - Final Exam Review
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| allusion | a reference to another work of art, literature, or history |
| paradox | a phrase which contradicts itself, yet can be seen as true |
| alliteration | the repetition of an initial consonant sound |
| foreshadowing | giving clues as to what is going to happen |
| simile | comparison of two, unlike things using “like” or “as” |
| metaphor | a comparison between two unlike things |
| onomatopoeia | the imitation of a sound |
| personification | giving human qualities to inanimate objects |
| hyperbole | exaggeration for a specific effect |