Simile - A phrase that uses the words like or as to describe someone or something by comparing it with someone or something else that is similar., Irony - A figure of speech used to express the exact opposite of its literal meaning. Used to express emotion or to make a point., Metaphor - A statement that compares two things that are not alike. Do not use the words like or as., Idiom - Phrases which are not meant to be taken literally but have a widely understood meaning in a given language or culture., Simile - As light as a feather., Irony - When I told my friend that I had to work all weekend, she said, “How relaxing!”, Metaphor - She had a heart of gold., Idiom - This is a piece of cake!, Pun - A play on words with a humorous effect. Done by using a word that suggests two or more meanings or involving words with similar sounds., Personification - Attributing human characteristics to non-human objects., Oxymoron - A figure of speech that combines contradictory words with opposing meanings., Hyperbole - An exaggerated statement or claim that is not meant to be taken literally., Pun - Grammar lovers have lots of comma sense., Personification - The trees danced playfully in the rain., Oxymoron - She was awfully nice. , Hyperbole - I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse. , Alliteration - A series of words that begin with the same consonant sound., Symbolism - Where one thing is meant to represent something else. Uses objects or elements to communicate something beyond their literal meaning., Onomatopoeia - When words sound like the noise being described., Alliteration - Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers, Symbolism - The color red represents love. , Onomatopoeia - Crunk went the leaves. ,

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