literary devices and 5 signs of unhealthy relationships

simile

comparing 2 things using LIKE or AS

metaphor

using similarities between 2 unlike things and comparing them

hyperbole

extreme exaggeration sed to emphasize a point

alliteration

repetition of the same/similar sound/letter for effect

onomonopetia

words that imitate or represent sounds

personification

giving human characterstics to non living things

idiom

a saying that has a different meaning than its literal one

repetition

repeating words or phrases to make the idea more memorable

allusion

reference to a well known person, character, place or event

imagery

descriptive language that evokes the senses and creates mental pictures for the reader

anaphora

repeating the same word or phrase at the beginning of sentences or lines.

irony

statements or situations that contradict what is said and what actually appears to be true

pun

words that produce a joke suggesting that words have multiple meanings

oxymoron

words that produce words or ideas appearing in conjunction, 2 opposite words

paradox

self contradictory statement that has a deeper meaning

symbolism

an object or element that represents something of meaning or significance

Extreme jealousy

Being overly jealous or possessive.

Isolation

Keeping someone away from friends, family, or others.

Volatility

Sudden and unpredictable changes in mood or behavior.

Belittling

Making someone feel unimportant or less worthy.

Intensity

Being extremely strong or overwhelming in emotions or actions.