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a type of figurative language in which a non-human subject is given human characteristics.
personification
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Comparison between two things; looking for similarities
analogy
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a division or type of literature; there are three major genres: prose, poetry, drama
genre
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banana
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rocket
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fairy
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thief
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writing or speech not meant to be interpreted literally but used to create vivid expressions (metaphors, similes, personification, etc.)
figurative language
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The central message, insight, or opinion in a work
main idea
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a figure of speech in which like or as is used to make a comparison of two basically unlike ideas; she runs like a cheetah.
simile
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a short summary of an event; short stories that illustrate a greater point
anecdote
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seesaw
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seesaw
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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thief
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Word, line, or image repeated for emphasis
repetition
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The literal, dictionary definition of a word. School: an institution of learning
denotation
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Writing that deals with imaginary people, places, and events. Fake Writing
fiction
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two words used together that contradict one another. Jumbo Shrimp, loving hate, heavy lightness
oxymoron
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an event occurs that directly contradicts the expectations of the characters, the reader, or the audience.
situational irony
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seesaw
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gold
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gift
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thief
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mockery of a view, group, or humanity, usually with the aim of inspiring change
satire
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