A figure of speech that compares two unlike things by stating that one thing is another, without using the words "like" or "as". It creates a vivid image in the reader's mind.
Using a metaphor is like painting a picture with words. Instead of saying "she is beautiful," you could say "she is a shining star," which paints a more vibrant and imaginative image in the reader's mind.
Simile: A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as". For example, "Her smile is as bright as the sun."
Symbolism: The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. For instance, a dove can symbolize peace.
Allegory: A story or poem in which characters and events represent abstract ideas or moral qualities. An example would be George Orwell's Animal Farm, where animals represent political figures and concepts.
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AP English Literature - 3.1 Interpreting character description and perspective
AP English Literature - 5.2 Use of techniques like imagery and hyperbole
AP English Literature - 5.4 Identifying and interpreting extended metaphors
AP English Literature - 7.7 Interpreting texts in their historical and societal contexts
AP English Literature - 8.4 Identifying symbols, conceits, and allusions
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AP English Literature - MC Answers and Review (Short Fiction I)
AP English Literature - 2.3 Analyzing word choice to find meaning
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