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By: Ms. Belton
2008-2009
• A set of words that have meaning apart from actual words
• Comparisons using the words “like” or “as”
• Comparisons NOT using the words “like” or “as”
• An exaggerated statement
• Giving human-like qualities to nonhuman things
• Not giving enough emotions, credit or significance to something
• To address a person or thing not literally listening
• Parable, moral message, or symbol extended over time
• Beginning sound is the same for several words in a row
• Discrepancy between what is said and what is done
• Represents something larger than itself
• Language that appears to the senses
• Statement with two parts that seem contradictory yet make sense