figurative language

language used creativity to imply another meaning or evoke emotions

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 

comparison of two 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 constant words at the beginnings of words