poetry: figurative language devices

simile

what is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things?

simile

what is a direct comparison?

metaphor

is a figure of speech that makes an implicit, implied, or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated, but which share
some common characteristics.

metaphor

a resemblance of two
contradictory or different objects is made based on a single or some common
characteristics.

personification

is a figure of speech in which a thing - an idea or
an animal - is given human attributes.

idiom

refers to a set expression or a phrase comprising two or more words.

idiom

__________ is an expression that is not interpreted literally

idiom

is interpreted in a figurative
sense.

ontomontopia

pronounced on-uh-mat-uh-pee-uh, is defined as a word which imitates the natural sounds of a thing

ontomontopia

phrase is a combination of an adjective proceeded by a noun with contrasting meanings
(pretty ugly sweater)

Hyperbole

what is derived from a Greek word meaning "over casting

hyperbole

a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis

allusion

is a brief and indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, culture, literary, or political significance

figurative language

is using words or expressions to convey a meaning other than the literal interpretation

figurative language

what is used to appeal to your senses

alliteration

is a sound device ex: she sells seashells by the seashore