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Literary Devices
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Simile | Comparison using “like” or “as” |
| Metaphor | Direct comparison without “like” or “as” |
| Personification | Giving human qualities to non-human things |
| Hyperbole | Extreme exaggeration |
| Alliteration | Repetition of beginning consonant sounds |
| Onomatopoeia | Words that imitate sounds |
| Irony | Contrast between expectation and reality |
| Foreshadowing | Hints about future events |
| Symbolism | Using symbols to represent ideas |
| Imagery | Descriptive language appealing to senses |
| Oxymoron | Two opposite words together |
| Repetition | Repeating words or phrases for emphasis |
| Euphemism | Mild expression replacing harsh wording |