A reference to another work of literature, person, or event
personification
attributing human qualities to something non-human, 2. acting as an example of
simile
A comparison using like or as
metaphor
figure of speech comparing two different things
onomatopoeia
A word that imitates the sound it represents.
interjection
A word that shows strong emotion or surprise
imagery
Description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
hyperbole
An exaggeration
dialogue
Communication between two or more people
alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds
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