by: ms. belton 2008-2009. a set of words that have meaning apart from actual words

By: Ms. Belton

2008-2009

• A set of words that have meaning apart from actual words

• Comparisons using the words “like” or “as”

• Comparisons NOT using the words “like” or “as”

• An exaggerated statement

• Giving human-like qualities to nonhuman things

• Not giving enough emotions, credit or significance to something

• To address a person or thing not literally listening

• Parable, moral message, or symbol extended over time

• Sound words

• Beginning sound is the same for several words in a row

• Discrepancy between what is said and what is done

• Represents something larger than itself

• Language that appears to the senses

• Statement with two parts that seem contradictory yet make sense

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