Literary Techniques

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    Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
  2.  
    Saying one thing is something else
  3.  
    Repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of a word
  4.  
    Giving non human objects human qualities
  5.  
    Extreme exaggeration
  6.  
    Words that paint a picture
  7.  
    When one thing represents something else
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Literary Techniques (Answer Key)

  1.  
    Comparing two things using "like" or "as"
    simile
  2.  
    Saying one thing is something else
    metaphor
  3.  
    Repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of a word
    alliteration
  4.  
    Giving non human objects human qualities
    personification
  5.  
    Extreme exaggeration
    Hyperbole
  6.  
    Words that paint a picture
    Imagery
  7.  
    When one thing represents something else
    Symbol

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