MJ Poetry
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Personification | A figure of speech in which an animal, an object, a force of nature, or an idea is given human characteristics. |
| Imagery | Descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. |
| Hyperbole | A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor. |
| Metaphor | A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two seemingly unlike things. Unlike a simile, it implies an underlying similarity between the two and does not use the word like or as. |
| Simile | A figure of speech that uses like or as to compare seemingly unlike things. |
| Onomatopoeia | The use of a word or phrase that imitates or suggests the sound of what it describes. |
| Alliteration | The repetition of consonant sounds, generally at the beginning of words. It can be uses to emphasize woods, reinforce meanings, or create a musical effect. |
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