The repetition of initial and stressed sounds at the beginning of words or in accented syllables. Example: She sells seashells by the seashore.

A reference to a famous person, place, event or work of literature. Example: Her nose will grow if she keeps lying.

A suggestion of what is to come later in a work by giving hints and clues. Example: A teacher says " I hope everyone brought an umbrella today you might need it later".

A figure of speech -- an exaggeration or overstatement. Example: I've told you a million times.

Used to describe the words or phrases which bring forth a certain picture or image in the mind of the reader. Example: " The golden rays of the setting sun reflected off the glassy surface of the lake"

Something is the opposite of what you would expect, often in a funny or unexpected way. There are three types: situational, dramatic and verbal. Example: Stepping out into a raging hurricane and saying " What a beautiful day!"

Placing two contrasting images, concepts, ideas next to each other for the purpose of comparison to highlight the differences. Example: Day and night

A comparison between two subjects without using “like or “as.” Example: Time is money

The feeling or atmosphere the writer creates in the mind of the reader. Example: " Sunlight danced across the kitchen tile while the sweet aroma of bubbling blueberry pancakes filled the air, accompanied by bursts of loud laughter".

A figure of speech in which human qualities are assigned to non-human things, or life is given to inanimate objects. Example: The alarm clock screamed at me to wake up.

A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings. Example: The math teacher has too many problems

The repeating of a word or phrase to create a rhythm or emphasize a point. Example: Don't give up Don't give up

A comparison between two objects using the words “like” or “as”. Example: As brave as a lion

A device in literature where an object represents an idea. Example: A red rose represents romantic love and passion

Main or central idea or message in a work of literature. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. Example: Good vs Evil. The ultimate battle between right and wrong.

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Term	Definition
Alliteration	The repetition of initial and stressed sounds at the beginning of words or in accented syllables. Example: She sells seashells by the seashore.
Allusion	A reference to a famous person, place, event or work of literature. Example: Her nose will grow if she keeps lying.
Foreshadowing	A suggestion of what is to come later in a work by giving hints and clues. Example: A teacher says " I hope everyone brought an umbrella today you might need it later".
Hyperbole	A figure of speech -- an exaggeration or overstatement. Example: I've told you a million times.
Imagery	Used to describe the words or phrases which bring forth a certain picture or image in the mind of the reader. Example: " The golden rays of the setting sun reflected off the glassy surface of the lake"
Irony	Something is the opposite of what you would expect, often in a funny or unexpected way. There are three types: situational, dramatic and verbal. Example: Stepping out into a raging hurricane and saying " What a beautiful day!"
Juxtaposition	Placing two contrasting images, concepts, ideas next to each other for the purpose of comparison to highlight the differences. Example: Day and night
Metaphor	A comparison between two subjects without using “like or “as.” Example: Time is money
Mood	The feeling or atmosphere the writer creates in the mind of the reader. Example: " Sunlight danced across the kitchen tile while the sweet aroma of bubbling blueberry pancakes filled the air, accompanied by bursts of loud laughter".
Personification	A figure of speech in which human qualities are assigned to non-human things, or life is given to inanimate objects. Example: The alarm clock screamed at me to wake up.
Pun	A joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word or the fact that there are words which sound alike but have different meanings. Example: The math teacher has too many problems
Repetition	The repeating of a word or phrase to create a rhythm or emphasize a point. Example: Don't give up Don't give up
Simile	A comparison between two objects using the words “like” or “as”. Example: As brave as a lion
Symbol	A device in literature where an object represents an idea. Example: A red rose represents romantic love and passion
Theme	Main or central idea or message in a work of literature. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. Example: Good vs Evil. The ultimate battle between right and wrong.

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