Figurative Language

2. A statement that appears contradictory or impossible on the surface, but reveals a deeper truth upon thought.
4. A pairing of two contradictory or opposite terms side-by-side.
6. Hints or clues dropped by the author to prepare the reader for events that will happen later in the story.
7. The repetition of consonant sounds anywhere within or at the end of nearby words.
8. A direct comparison of two unlike things without using "like" or "as".
10. A contrast between what is expected to happen and what actually occurs (includes situational, dramatic, and verbal irony).
13. The repetition of similar vowel sounds inside nearby words.
14. The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a sequence of nearby words.
15. A playful use of a word that has multiple meanings or sounds like another word for a humorous effect.
16. An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or comedic effect.

1. Using a physical object, color, or character to represent a deeper, abstract idea beyond its literal meaning.
2. Giving human traits, feelings, or actions to non-human objects, animals, or abstract ideas.
3. An indirect or brief reference to a well-known person, historical event, myth, or work of literature.
5. The overall emotional atmosphere or feeling that the writer creates for the reader.
9. A word that mimics or resembles the actual sound it describes.
11. Descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) to build a mental picture.
12. A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as".