figurative language

language used creativey to imply another meaning or evoke emotion

engages the 5 senses to create an accurate image in the mind of the reader. It creates an emotional connection to the story.

human attributes and qualities are given to non-human or inanimate objects

extreme exaggeration. It is used to make a point.It is not intended to be believable

a comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"

a comparison between two unlike things without using ''like or as''

words that are created to mimic sounds

a repetition of consonant sounds at the beginnings of words