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| comparison of two different things using like or as. |
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| Comparison of two different things without using a word of comparison. |
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| A form of figurative language in which an object, idea, or animal is given human characteristics. |
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| The repeating of beginning consonant sounds in a sentence or a phrase. |
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A phrase or expression which means something different from what the words actually say.
e.g. "Now that's a horse of a different color."
Which means:That's a completely different situation. |
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An exaggeration or overstatement used for emphasis.
e.g. "My dad had a bird when he saw my grades!" |
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a literary technique in which contradictory words come together for a special effect.
e.g. jumbo shrimp |
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| The author goes back to an earlier time in the story and explains something that will help the reader better understand the whole story better. |
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| The writer hints and uses clues about what is going on in the story. |
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| When a word or phrase is used to mean the exact opposite of its normal meaning |
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