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A comparison between two unlike things using like or as.
Simile
A direct comparison between two unlike things without using like or as.
Metaphor
The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.
Alliteration
Giving human qualities to non-human things.
Personification
An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or humor.
Hyperbole
A contrast between expectation and reality.
Irony
Hints or clues about what will happen later in a story.
Foreshadowing
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
Imagery
Using an object, character, or color to represent a deeper meaning.
Symbolism
Two contradictory words put together.
Oxymoron
A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art/literature.
Allusion
A story or poem in which characters, settings, and events stand for other people or events or for abstract
Allegory
The author's attitude toward the subject or audience.
Tone
A mild or indirect word used in place of a more harsh or blunt one.
Euphemism
The emotional atmosphere of a piece, how it makes the reader feel.
Mood
A typical character, action, or situation that represents a universal pattern.
Archetype
A recurring element (such as an image, word, or symbol) that helps develop a theme.
Motif
Placing two contrasting elements side by side to highlight their differences
. Juxtaposition
A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truth.
Paradox
Informal language or slang used in writing to create realism or character voice.
Colloquialism
"Bittersweet" or "deafening silence."
Oxymoron
"The scent of freshly baked bread filled the air."
Imagery
"I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
Hyperbole
"The wind whispered through the trees."
Personification
Saying “passed away” instead of “died.”
Euphemism