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Figurative Language Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Idiom | A phrase or expression that says one thing, but means something else |
| Allusion | A reference to something outside of what you are reading- a place, person, or event |
| Hyperbole- | An extreme exaggeration |
| Simile | A comparison of two different things using the words “like” or “as” |
| Metaphor | A direct comparison of two different things without using “like” or “as”; it describes something by calling it something else. |
| Personification | Describing nonhuman animals, objects, or ideas as though they possess human qualities or emotions. |
| Alliteration | Repetition of initial consonant sounds |