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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| alliteration | words beginning with the same letter |
| symbol | a sign or object which represents something |
| simile | figurative language that compares two dissimilar things using like or as |
| euphemism | the use of a pleasant word to mask the harsh reality |
| pun | a play on words |
| cliche | an overused expression |
| allusion | an indirect reference to a well known work |
| rhetorical question | a question posed for effect, not meant to be answered |
| jargon | the vocabulary of a specialised field |
| hyperbole | a figure of speech that exaggerates the Truth |
| repetition | repeating the main idea for emphasis |
| personification | treating an abstract thing as if it were human |
| imperative | a command, order or instruction |
| listing | a number of important points written consecutively for effect |
| slang | everyday language used in speech but not in formal writing |
| metaphor | figurative language that compares two dissimilar things by saying it is something it isn't |
| antonym | a word having the opposite meaning as another |
| synonym | a word having the same meaning as another |
| onomatopoeia | a word which mimics the sound of its meaning |
| emotive language | words which excite emotion |
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