Finals Flashcards
An exaggerated statement used to emphasize a point
Hyperbole
A direct comparison of two unrelated things using “like” or “as”
Simile
A comparison that gives the qualities of a person to an animal,object,or idea
Personification
Repetition of sounds of neighboring words
Alliteration
Use of a word or phrase that imitates or suggest the sound of what it describes
Onomatopoeia
The recurrence of sounds, words, phrases, lines, or stanzas
Repetition
A regional variety of language, usually transmitted orally differing distinctly from the standard language
Dialect
Comparisons of two unlike things that calls one thing the other- not using “like” or “as”
Metaphor
A comparison of two things
Analogy
Why the story or poem is written
Author’s purpose
Gives facts and information
Inform
Provide with amusement or enjoyment
Entertain
Cause to do something through reasoning or argument
Persuade
Corresponding of sound between words or the endings of words
Rhyme
