| A | B |
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| figurative language | speech or writing that departs from the literal meaning in order to create a special effect or meaning |
| imagery | uses words to paint a pictures in the reader's mind; appeals to the 5 senses |
| simile | compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as" |
| metaphor | compares two unlike things directly, without using "like" or "as" |
| idiom | a saying that does not make literal, logical or grammatical sense. People within the same culture understand the meaning. |
| personification | gives human traits to non-human things |
| allusion | a reference to something well known in history or literature |
| symbolism | a concrete thing represents an abstract idea or larger concept |
| hyperbole | using exaggeration |
| literal language | speech or writing that corresponds exactly to the meaning |
