| figurative language |
words or phrases that are meaningful, but not literally true |
| metaphor |
when a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable |
| simile |
comparing two things of different kinds, makes descriptions more vivid |
| personification |
attributing personal nature to something non-human |
| imagery |
visually descriptive language |
| sound |
imagery that appeals to the sense of hearing |
| visual |
using visual qualities to create an image |
| tactile |
imagery describing how things feel to the touch |
| symbolism |
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| speaker/persona |
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| form |
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| rhythm/meter |
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