OM&M
Peer
What is... to look hard at something?
an indirect comparison using "like" or "as"
What is... simile?
Odious
What is... something extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Quack!
What is... onomatopoeia?
A direct comparison
What is... metaphor?
Recumbent
What is... lying down; in a position of comfort or rest
The use of tangible objects to represent abstract ideas
relating to the sense of smell
What is... olfactory?
Babylon Bee, Animal Farm, Gulliver's Travels
What is... satire?
Every aspect of the story is symbolic
What is... allegory?
indignation
What is... Righteous anger?
references a historical event or literary work of art
What is... allusion?
A formal, lengthy discussion of a subject, either written or spoken
What is... discourse?
"I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse!"
What is .. hyperbole?
A pair of opposing characters
What is... foil?
Boring; without tone or variety
What is... monotonous
Language which describes using sensory words
What is... imagery?
Calm; showing little or no emotion
What is... stolid?
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
What is... alliteration?
IN literature, inanimate or abstract concepts are given human self awareness, thoughts, or actions
What is... personification?
Ego
What is... the conscious image of oneself; the individual as self aware
Animals or inanimate objects are portrayed having human characteristics such as walking, talking, or singing
What is... anthropomorphism?
Aesthetic
What is... relating to beauty and taste?
"I came, I saw, I conquered."
What is... parallelism?
The author describes a person's background, personality, or physical features by stating the details straight to the reader.
What is... direct characterization?