| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Alliteration: | The repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words. |
| Allusion: | An implied or indirect reference in literature to a familiar person, place or event. |
| Figurative language: | Language that cannot be taken literally since it was written to create a special effect or feeling. |
| Hyperbole | An exaggeration or overstatement (e.g., I was so embarrassed I could have died.). |
| Metaphor | The comparison of two unlike things in which no words of comparison (like or as) are used (e.g., That new kid in class is really a squirrel.). |
| Personification | An object or abstract idea given human qualities or human form (e.g., Flowers danced about the lawn.). |
| Simile | A comparison of two unlike things in which a word of comparison (like or as) is used (e.g., She eats like a bird.). |
Combine with other sets
Share on Facebook
Share on MySpace