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Figurative Language
FAST Prep
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alliteration | The repetition of usually initial consonant sounds in two or more neighboring words or syllables |
| Hyperbole | Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally |
| Idiom | An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but must be learned as a whole |
| Imagery | Writing about objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that it appeals to our five physical senses |
| Metaphor | A word or phrase for one thing that is used to refer to another thing in order to show or suggest that they are similar |
| Onomatopoeia | The forming of a word (as “buzz” or “hiss”) in imitation of a natural sound |
| Personification | Representing a thing or idea as a person in art or literature |
| Simile | A comparison of two unlike things, often introduced by like or as |
| Allusion | A brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance |