Figurative Language
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personification
When animals or objects are given human-like qualities and characteristics.
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onomatopoeia
A word(s) that express a sound - BOOM! SPLAT! BUZZ!
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simile
Comparing things by using like or as to describe.
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metaphor
Comparing things without using like or as to describe.
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hyperbole
An exaggeration usually used to make a strong point.
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imagery
Using sensory (5 senses) details in writing to create vivid descriptions
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alliteration
The repeated use of a beginning sound or letter (2x) in a series of words (tongue twisters).
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idiom
A saying or phrase whose meaning is different from the individual words that make it up.
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