Figurative Language

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Descriptive words that appeal to the senses

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imagery

Front

An obvious exaggeration to make a point or add excitement

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hyperbole

Front

Giving human qualities to non-living objects

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personification

Front

A comparison of two seemingly unlike things

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metaphor

Front

Words or phrases that are repeated in writings to give emphasis

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repetition

Front

A word that spells out a sound

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onomatopoeia

Front

The repetition of two or more of the same beginning consonant sound close together

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alliteration

Front

The repetition of inner vowel (a-e-i-o-u) sounds in nearby words

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assonance

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The repetition of inner and ending consonant sounds of nearby words that do not rhyme

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consonance

Front

"Buzz - says the great buzzing bee."

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onomatopoeia