Unit 5 Terms To Know Flashcards
1
Q
Metaphor
A
Word or phrase that compares 2 things that are not alike, implying it is something else
2
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Conceit
A
A metaphor that is very elaborate
3
Q
Alliteration
A
Repeating same sound in a group of words
She sells seashells
4
Q
Aphorism
A
Observation that contains a general truth
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it
5
Q
Pyrrhic victory
A
Victory that comes at a great cost
6
Q
Linguistics
A
Study of language
