Metaphor - A direct comparison between two things without using 'like' or 'as'. Comparison is often made by calling one thing another thing, Simile - A direct comparison made between two things using the words 'like' or 'as', Personification - Giving human qualities to an inanimate object, Alliteration - The repeating of a letter or sound at the beginning of each word in a sentence, Onomatopoeia - A word that sounds like the sound it describes, Emotive Language - Specific diction (choice of words) used to cause emotion or feeling for the reader or audience, Rhetorical Question - A question asked for dramatic effect, rather than for an answer, Imperative/Command - A sentence containing an 'order', Direct Address - Speaking directly to the audience, using pronouns or commands, Irony - The opposite of what is said or implied, used for effect, Assonance - Repetition of vowel sounds in a series of words in a sentence, Oxymoron - Conjoining contradictory terms, Colloquialism - Words, phrases or slang used in everyday conversation, Cliché - An overused expression or phrase, Connotation - The feelings or emotions associated with a word, Imagery - Visually descriptive language used to paint a picture for the audience, Symbolism - A word that indicates or represents an idea, Minor Sentence - A short, meaningful sentence used for impact, Hyperbole -  An over-exaggeration used to make a point, Repetition - Repeating a sound or word for emphasis or impact, Sibilance - Alliteration where the 'S' sound is repeated, Antithesis - The presentation of two contrasting ideas, Tone - Specific words used to give the audience an understanding of the authors attitude towards the subject of the text , Extended metaphor - A metaphor that extends over several lines or throughout a text,

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