A direct comparison between two unlike things
or
a way of describing something by comparing that thing to something else, usually by using the words “like” or “as”
What is Simile
100
Buzz
What is Onomatopoeia
100
before
What is pre
100
"ain't" is considered _____ language
What is informal
100
A suffix is attached to the _____ of a base word
What is the end
200
A way of describing something by comparing it to something else; an implied comparison between two unlike things
What is Metaphor
200
Stan the strong surfer saved several swimmers on Saturday.
What is Alliteration
200
ology
What is the study of
200
Use of contractions are considered to be ______ language
What is informal
200
before the game
What is pregame
300
To give human characteristics to something that is not human
For example: animals, objects, or ideas
What is Personification
300
The flowers danced in the breeze.
What is personification
300
no, not
What is non
300
______ language is usually proper
What is formal
300
not full of sense
What is nonsense
400
Repetition of the first consonant sound at the beginning of words
When the first first sounds in words repeat
What is Alliteration
400
The road was a ribbon wrapped through the mountains.
What is Metaphor
400
when writing a paper you would use ______ language
What is formal
400
without fear
What is fearless
500
An exaggerated statement used to heighten effect. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to emphasize a point