By: Ms. Belton 2008-2009. A set of words that have meaning apart from actual words.

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By: Ms. Belton

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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