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ENGLISH VOCAB GP2
| Definition | Term |
|---|---|
| A comparison that says one thing is another | Metaphor |
| A comparison using "like" or "as" | Similie |
| A reference to something well-known (history or literature) | Allusion |
| Using symbols to represent ideas | Symbolism |
| When the opposite of what is expected happens | irony |
| The writer's attitude toward the subject | tone |
| Descriptive language that appeals to senses | imagery |
| An extreme exaggeration | hyperbole |
| Giving human qualities to non-human | persofinication |
| The central idea or message in a work | Theme |