A phrase or expression that says one thing, but means something else.

A reference to something outside of what you are reading- a place, person, or event.

A comparison of two different things using the words “like” or “as”.

A direct comparison of two different things without using “like” or “as”; it describes something by calling it something else.

Describing nonhuman animals, objects, or ideas as though they possess human qualities or emotions

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

Instead of using a vocal response I shook my head when Mrs. Kind asked me a question.

The band played before the vocalist did in the performance.

Education is my teacher’s vocation, the job she feels called to do.

The candidate for mayor was quick to contradict every statesman his opponent made.

In French class, Mrs. Benoit gave us dictations each week to improve our ability to understand and write the words that we heard.

Dictators expect their commands to be followed, not questioned

When the sky is full of dark clouds, it is easy to predict rain.

After a week of discussions, the members of the jury agreed on a guilty verdict.

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KIND figurative term

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
avocation	My avocation is drawing.
vocal	Instead of using a vocal response I shook my head when Mrs. Kind asked me a question.
vocalist	The band played before the vocalist did in the performance.
vocation	Education is my teacher’s vocation, the job she feels called to do.
addictive	Video games can be addictive.
contradict	The candidate for mayor was quick to contradict every statesman his opponent made.
dictation	In French class, Mrs. Benoit gave us dictations each week to improve our ability to understand and write the words that we heard.
dictator	Dictators expect their commands to be followed, not questioned
predict	When the sky is full of dark clouds, it is easy to predict rain.
verdict	After a week of discussions, the members of the jury agreed on a guilty verdict.

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