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lit dev for ww quiz
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| simile | the comparison of two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’ example: He was as fast as a cheetah. The flower is as bright as the sun. |
| metaphor | the comparison of two unlike things without the use of ‘like’ or ‘as’ example: The announcements are music to my ears. His legs are treetrunks. |
| personification | when an inanimate object or an abstract idea is given human characteristics example: The flowers dance in the wind. The sun has a bright smile. |
| imagery | language that appeals to the senses example: The pancakes were soft and have crisp and bubbly sides. |
| visual | language that appeals to the eyes |
| auditory | language that appeals to the ears |
| tactile | language that appeals to touch |
| olfactory | language that appeals to smell |
| gustatory | language that appeals to your taste |