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simile |
Simile involves describing something by comparing it with something else.
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metaphor |
Symbolism is an art style which uses mythology and metaphor to convey ideas.
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alliteration |
Alliteration involves words that begin with the same sound.
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hyperbole |
Hyperbole is an exaggeration used for effect.
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oxymoron |
Shakespeare has used an oxymoron in the phrase, 'O brawling love, O loving hate.'.
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personification |
Personification describes something non-human as if it is human.
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onomatopoeia |
Onomatopoeia is when the sound of a word is the same as its meaning.
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sensory |
Tasting food, with all its different flavours, textures and aromas, is a sensory experience.
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adjective |
An adjective is a word which describes something.
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adverb |
An adverb is a word that describes a verb or an action.
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preposition |
A preposition is used in a sentence to indicate the location or position of something.
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noun |
A noun is a word that names someone or something.
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verb |
A phrase is a small group of words without a verb.
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connotation |
'connotation' - connected idea or association that is brought to mind b a word, based on how the word is often used.
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pathetic |
That pathetic apology does not vindicate your misdeeds.
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fallacy |
Shakespeare uses pathetic fallacy in Act 1 to create a gothic tone through stormy weather.
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imperative |
The imperative is a command or order.
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exclamatory |
An exclamatory is a statement of emotion.
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interrogative |
An interrogative sentence asks a direct question.
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