Words definition Flashcards by Silvia J

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Metaphor

A

Comparison w/o like or as

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Similie

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Comparison w/ like or as

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Imagery

A

five senses

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Alliteration

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sounds or letters repetition

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personification

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human qualities into non human

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onomatopoeia

A

BAM! buzz

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Q

spell the o word

A

onomatopoeia

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oxymoron

A

two contradicting words put together

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pun

A

silly funny play on words

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allusion

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reference

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foreshadowing

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implication of plot devices before they happen

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suspense

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tension

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mood/tone

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the intended emotions

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theme

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a message or lesson

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symbolism

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representing something that cannot be touched

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allegory

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hidden meaning

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hyperbole

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exaggerated not to be taken literally

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irony

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verbal situational dramatic, the opposite of what is actually meant cause funny