Figurative Language Terms

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Simile

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A figure of speech comparing two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Metaphor

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A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another.

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities.

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Hyperbole

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Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

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Symbolism

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Using symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

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Irony

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A contrast between expectation and reality.

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Pun

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A play on words, often for humorous effect.

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Idiom

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A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.