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Figurative Language

QuestionAnswer
Alliteration Repetition of the first consonant sounds in several words.
Irony An implied discrepancy between what is said and what is meant. The use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning; a statement or situation where the meaning is contradicted by the appearance or presentation of the idea.
Pun The usually humorous use of a word in such a way as to suggest two or more of its meanings or the meaning of another word similar in sound.
Hyperbole An outrageous exaggeration that emphasizes a point, and can be ridiculous or funny. Can be added to fiction to add color and depth to a character.
Understatement A figure of speech in which a writer or speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important or serious than it is.
Oxymoron Putting two contradictory words together.
Simile The comparison of two unlike things using like or as.
Metaphor A comparison of two unlike things without using like or as.
Personification Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects, animals, or ideas. Affects the way the reader imagines things. Mainly used in children's books, poetry, and fictional literature.
Onomatopoeia The use of words that sound like their meaning, or mimic sounds. Add a level of fun and reality to writing.
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