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

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

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

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

someone who commands or rules with total authrity

someone who says words for someone to write down

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Figurative Language

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Question	Answer
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.
Metaphor	A direct comparison of two different things without using “like” or “as”; it describes something by calling it something else.
Simile	A comparison of two different things using the words “like” or “as”
Personification	Describing nonhuman animals, objects, or ideas as though they possess human qualities or emotions.
Alliteration	Repetition of initial consonant sounds
Dictator	someone who commands or rules with total authrity
Dictation	someone who says words for someone to write down
Vocal	speaking
Vocalist	Someones job who has to sing

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