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Two unlike things compared together using the words like or as
Simile
The act of spelling out the way a sound sounds
Onomatopoeia
Two unlike things compared together without using the words like or as
Metaphor
Giving humanlike qualities to non-human objects or animals
Personification
Using a word or phrase open to two interpretations, one of which is usually risqué or indecent
Double Entendre
A humorous or exaggerated imitation of something
Parody
Using the same consonant sound to start two or more nearby words in a sentence
Alliteration
When apparently contradictory words appear next to each other
Oxymoron
The use of irony to mock someone or show you think they’re lesser
Sarcasm
What is the following sentence an example of?
The dry cleaners sign said, “Drop your pants here, and you’ll receive prompt attention.”
Double Entendre
A word or phrase that does not literally mean what it says; it has some other meaning
Idiom
Poetry that shares strong feelings about something, exaggerates the good parts, packed with meaning
Ode
Two unlike things being compared with two other unlike things
Analogy
A complete exaggeration to make a point, often used to create a humorous or mean effect
Hyperbole
Making a reference to a part of another work of literature or historical story
Allusion
Using the same vowel sound in two or more nearby words in a sentence
Assonance
Using the same consonant sound at the middle or end of two or more nearby words in a sentence
Consonance
What is the following sentence an example of?
The friendly fog flirted with the water on the lake.
Alliteration
What is the following sentence an example of?
The steam whooshed through the manhole cover.
Onomatopoeia
What is the following sentence an example of?
The hill was covered with a billion flowers.
Hyperbole
What is the following sentence an example of?
The reporters wanted to know what the buzz is around town.
Idiom
What is the following sentence an example of?
She is as blind as a bat.
Analogy
What is the following sentence an example of?
"Why, then, O brawling love! O loving hate!"
Oxymoron
What is the following sentence an example of?
The fireman has never told anyone he was afraid of fire.
Irony
What is the following sentence an example of?
Oh, sunset above the clouds, you are a flaming machete of eternity.
Ode