Set: Literary terms Review

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extended metaphorThe comparison between two things is continued beyond the first point of comparison. This extends and deepens a description.
paradoxa situation or statement that seems to be impossible or contradicting, but is nevertheless true, either literally or figuratively
puna "play on words" based on the multiple meanings of a single word or on words that sound alike but mean different things
hyperbolea figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor

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Terms 4
Creator courtwalk
Created December 8, 2008
Groups C class- CBarrs, E class- CBarrs, G class- CBarrs
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  1. extended metaphor The comparison between two things is continued beyond the first point of comparison. This extends and deepens a description. - 3 misses
  2. pun a "play on words" based on the multiple meanings of a single word or on words that sound alike but mean different things - 2 misses
  3. hyperbole a figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor - 2 misses
  4. paradox a situation or statement that seems to be impossible or contradicting, but is nevertheless true, either literally or figuratively - 1 miss