grade 11 READING& WRITING

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Comparison of 2 unlike things using like and as.

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simile

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Direct comparison of 2 unlike things.

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Metaphor

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Exaggerated literary device.

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Hyperbole

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An expression that has lost its power and originality from overuse.

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Cliche

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An object or action that signifies more than its literal meaning.

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Symbolism

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Reveals something true that seems contradictory.

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Paradox

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Giving human traits to animals or objects.

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Personification

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Repetition of the same consonant sound in nearby words.

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Alliteration

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Casual reference to a famous historical/literary figure or event.

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Allusion

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'You are the apple of my eye' is an example of:

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metaphor