Figurative Language Review

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Rhyme

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Repetition of accented vowel sounds and all sounds following them in words that are close together in a poem.

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Understatement

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A figurative language device that presents something as less significant than it is.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.

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Antonyms

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Words that have opposite meanings.

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Connotation

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The feelings or emotions surrounding/associated with a word, beyond its literal meaning.

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Denotation

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The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

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Hyperbole

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere created by a piece of writing.

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Voice

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The author's unique style of expression in writing.

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Synonyms

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Words that have similar meanings.