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English
11th Grade
01/15/2012

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Hyperbole
Definition
Claims that are exaggerated or statement that aren't suppose to be taken literally.
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Metaphor
Definition
A figure of speech that describes an object or action.
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Onomatopoeia
Definition
Giving sounds to a object or action
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Alliteration
Definition
When the same letter or sound is repeated one right after another
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Personification
Definition
Giving human like characteristics to an object or action that is not real
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Simile
Definition
Comparison of one object to another object using like or as
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Symbolism
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Represents ideas or the main idea of the story.
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Imagery
Definition
Using figurative language to describe something
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