Figurative Language Review

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Repetition of consonant sounds at the start of words

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alliteration

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Words with opposite meanings

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antonyms

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Feelings or emotions associated with a word, beyond its literal meaning. Generally positive or negative.

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connotation

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Denotation is...

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the dictionary definition of a word

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Imagery is...

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Words or phrases appealing to one or more of the five senses to create a mental picture.

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Language using figures of speech; links senses and concrete ideas.

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figurative language

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Hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses exaggeration.

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It expresses strong emotion, makes a point, or evokes humor.

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Metaphor: a figure of speech comparing unlike things without 'like' or 'as'.

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a figure of speech comparing unlike things without using like or as

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Overall emotion in literature...

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mood

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Example of onomatopoeia:

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quack quack