English language techniques

Metaphor

Simile

A figure of speech that directly compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

Alliteration

The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

Personification

Attributing human traits, emotions, or intentions to non-human entities.

Hyperbole

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Oxymoron

A figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction.

Imagery

Visually descriptive or figurative language used to create mental images.

Symbolism

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Onomatopoeia

A word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound it describes.

Irony

A figure of speech where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

Theme

The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative or literary work.