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TermDefinition
idiomthe meaning can't be figured out from literal meaning
symbolismthe use of one thing to suggest something else
hyperboleover exaggeration
personificationgiving human qualities to non human thing
onomatopoeiawhen words sound like what they mean
similecomparison using like or as
metaphora word is used to in place of another to suggest a likeness
analogiesa partial similarity or a general comparability or likeness
imagerymental images or sensory impressions

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Terms 9
Creator cerickson473
Created November 26, 2007
Group Midwestern Sophs
Subjects None
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