ELA 9 - Semester one

Alliteration

is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words, often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm and emphasis.

idioms

expressions whose meanings are not literal, often culturally specific.

similes

are figures of speech that compare two different things using the words "like" or "as" to highlight similarities.

onomatopoeia

is a word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, often used to create a vivid auditory effect in writing.