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Repition of the first sounds in the words.
fast feet first |
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| A reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event. |
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| When the word sounds like what it is describing... Splash thump bang |
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| A comparison of 2 unlike objects.Her mouth was a rose. |
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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.
Her lips were like rose buds. |
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| When a non human thing is given human attributes ( emotions, speech) The ancienct oak tree cried with anger when the man shot the bird. |
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Placing 2 words of opposite meaning together
Jumbo shrimp |
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Describing the part of a thing or person as if it were the whole person or thing...
his wheels raced down the road ( wheels = entire car) |
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| exaggeration for for effect... My feet are killing me. (really?) |
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