Literary Devices

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Series of words/phrases starting with the same sound?

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Alliteration

Front

Formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g. moo, boink)

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Onomatopoeia

Front

Combination of two words expressing contradictory meaning?

Back

Oxymoron

Front

Comparison using 'as' or 'like'

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Simile

Front

Nonhuman figure or abstract concept given human-like qualities for clearer imagery.

Back

Personification

Front

"America is a melting pot" is an example of

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Metaphor

Front

A figure of speech using exaggeration to express strong emotion or create a statement.

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Hyperbole

Front

"She is like a butterfly" is an example of...

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Simile

Front

"Click" is an example of...

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Onomatopoeia

Front

"The scrumptious desserts were calling out my name" is an example of...

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personification