To Kill A Mockingbird Figurative Language – Flashcards
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metaphor
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A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as." An example would be, "You are the light of my life."
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allegory
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A story in which the characters and events are symbols that stand for ideas about human life or a political situation. (an extended metaphor)
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simile
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A figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared, as in "she is like a rose" or "sweet as a honeybee."
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personification
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This figure of speech occurs when the author gives animals, objects, ideas, or actions the qualities of humans. An example is, "The calm sea kissed the southern shore."
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onomatopoeia
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The use of words that sound like what they mean such as "hiss," "buzz," and "boom."
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oxymoron
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Figurative language that contains two seemingly contradictory elements such as "wise fool," "jumbo shrimp," or "icy hot."
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hyperbole
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An exaggerated comment or line used for effect and not meant to be taken literally. An example is, "I've told you a million times."
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alliteration
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This occurs when the author uses the same letter or sound to begin each word in a string or words, such as, "Abby's alligator ate apples and asparagus."
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mood
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The author evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.
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tone
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This is the attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience. It is conveyed through the choice of words or viewpoint of a writer on a particular subject.
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denotation
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Dictionary definition of a word. (direct meaning or set of meanings of a word or expression)
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connotation
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Refers to associations that are connected to a certain word or the emotional suggestions related to the word. (real life meaning- the connotations for the word snake could include evil or danger)
