English Flashcards
To compare two things using the word like or as
Simile
Comparison between 2 diff. things w/out the word like or as
Metaphor
Clues are given to prepare them for the events that will occur, later part of the story
Foreshadowing
A mental picture is created through descriptions that appeal to diff. senses
Imagery
Gives a description about the setting that evokes the diff. senses
Atmosphere
Is a statement that expresses the truth about the story in a concise and memorable way. (Quote)
Aphorism
The word that sounds like the word that it describes
Onomatopoeia
A statement of exaggeration
Hyperbole
Repetition of vowel sounds
Assonance
Repetition of consonant sounds
Alliteration
To tell a story
Narrative
To explain
Expository
It can either be factual or personal
Recount
To convince
Persuasive
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Lexical clues