| A | B |
|---|
| comparison that continues through a series of sentences | extended metaphor |
| words that sound like the objects they name or sounds they make | onomatopoeia |
| direct comparison not using like or as | metaphor |
| phrases that mean more than their words put together | idiom |
| humorous use of a word or phrase; a play on words | pun |
| statement that seems contradictory or absurd, but expresses a truth | paradox |
| direct comparison using like or as | simile |
| repeated consonant sound at the beginning of words | alliteration |
| language that appeals to the senses | imagery |
| exaggerated statement used for effect | hyperbole |
| figure of speech that gives the qualities of a person to an animal, object or idea | personification |
