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  • Created on: 13-09-19 11:51
simile
A comparison using like or as to create a vivid image.
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metaphor
A comparison made without using like or as.
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personification
A type of imagery in which non-human objects,animals or ideas are given human characteristics.
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pathetic fallacy
The environment(usually the weather)reflects the mood of the character or scene.
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onomatopoeia
The sounds of words to express or underline their meaning,sensory imagery.
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alliteration
The repetition of the same sounds usually at the beginning of words.
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assonance
The repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words.
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rule of three
Repetition in a group of three to strengthen an idea or argument.
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connotations
Implied meanings suggested by a word rather than its literal meanings.
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hyperbole
Over-the-top exaggeration for effect.
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repetition
Words, phrases or ideas that are repeated for effect.
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rhetorical questions
A question asked for effect with no answer expected.
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emotive language
Words chosen to bring an emotional response.
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metaphor

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A comparison made without using like or as.

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personification

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pathetic fallacy

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onomatopoeia

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