A description that is not literally true.
Figurative Language
An Author uses figurative language to ______, ________, _________, or ___________ meaning and images in writing. The author is trying to connect to the reader
Show, Convey, Specify, Illustrate
When the reader "sees" images, it's called _______________.
Visualizing
A comparison between two unlike things using ________, ____, or _______.
Like, As, Than
Just because the work "like" or "as" is present does not always mean a ________________ is happening.
Comparison
"Than" is different from "then" "Then" shows ____________; "Than" shows ______________.
Sequence, Comparison
Metaphor: A comparison between two _________ things where it's said one thing IS something else.
Unlike
Personification: Giving human-like qualities to _______________ creatures or objects.
Non-Human
Hyperbole: An ___________ exaggeration, usually used for humor.
Extreme
Onomatopoeia: A word that is a ________. It is auditory imagery( Auditory: Sound)
Sound
Oxymoron: When two ____________ or ________________ ideas are presented together.
Opposing, Conflicting
Alliteration: The repetition of consonant sounds (__________) in a phrase.
Not vowels