Language features - 30 terms

2. The repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds within nearby words
4. Words that have the exact same or very similar meanings
7. An overused expression or phrase that has lost its original impact or freshness
8. Words that imitate the natural sound associated with the object or action, such as "buzz" or "crash"
11. A figure of speech combining two contradictory terms side-by-side, like "deafening silence"
15. An adjective or adverb used to express the highest degree of a quality, usually ending in "-est" or preceded by "most"
17. The repetition of soft 's', 'sh', or 'z' sounds creating a hissing effect
18. A brief, indirect reference to a famous person, historical event, literary work, or myth
20. An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect
22. The literal, dictionary definition of a word
24. A newly coined word or phrase
25. A statement that appears self-contradictory at first, but may reveal a deeper truth upon closer inspection
26. Specialized vocabulary or terminology used by a specific profession, group, or trade
27. A command or directive verb, such as "Stop!" or "Listen!"
28. The direct opposite or a stark contrast of ideas placed together in balanced phrasing
29. Giving human traits or qualities to non-human things or inanimate objects

1. A comparison between two things to show similarities and explain or clarify a complex idea
3. The repetition of consonant sounds within or at the end of words in close proximity
5. A word formed from the initial letters of a phrase, such as NASA or ANZAC
6. A play on words that exploits multiple meanings or similar-sounding words for humorous effect
9. Describing something by saying it is something else, without using "like" or "as"
10. Words that have opposite meanings
12. The repetition of identical consonant sounds at the beginning of closely connected words
13. In poetry, the continuation of a sentence across a line break without terminal punctuation
14. A mild or indirect word substituted for one considered too harsh or blunt, such as "passed away"
16. The deliberate repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences
19. The emotional, implied, or associated meanings attached to a word beyond its literal definition
21. A shortened form of two words combined using an apostrophe, such as "don't" or "can't"
23. A regularly repeated line, phrase, or stanza throughout a poem or song