Figurative language
More figurative language
words
lets get tricky
literary terms
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What is a metaphor?

a comparison NOT using like or as

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What is it this? boom, crash, bang

onomatopoeia 

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Setting!

the place or type of surroundings where something is positioned or where an event takes place.

100

what the heck is symbolism?

the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

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plot 

a plan made in secret by a group of people to do something illegal or harmful 

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When she lost her job, she acted like Scrooge, and refused to buy anything that wasn't necessary.

Yes, yes, yes it is an example of allusion! 

200

Imagery

describing an image or setting while only using words 

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The most awful thing happened on a stormy evening, The battle between good & evil started. 

 Obviously its foreshadowing silly! :)  

200

paradox??

a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true.


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narrator!

a person who narrates something, especially a character who recounts the events of a novel or narrative poem

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He is as skinny as a toothpick! 

You're right its hyperbole!

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And so please, please, please, do the right thing next time!

... Never would have guessed its repetition?!

300

what is theme?

the subject of a talk, a piece of writing, a person's thoughts, or an exhibition; a topic

300

whats the tone?

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation.

300

what is conflict?

a serious disagreement or argument, typically a protracted one

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can you tell me what this is? She is as innocent as an angel

wooo its a simile 

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its some kind of cruel kindness

Dang you're smart its oxymoron!

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Cliche?

a phrase or opinion that is overused and betrays a lack of original thought

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wow that story was super cheerful!

100% correct! its the mood :))

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what could analogy be?

a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

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one example of personification is? 

The door hit me on the way out.

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what is irony 

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite typically for humorous or emphatic effect.

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Point of view 

a particular attitude or way of considering a matter

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that an understatement...

the presentation of something as being smaller, worse, or less important than it actually is.

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dialogue 

conversation between two or more people as a feature of a book, play, or movie.