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English Language Techniques Flashcards

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Imagery

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using words to create a picture in the reader’s mind

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Symbolism

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when objects in a story stand for, or represent, something

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Hyperbole

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exaggeration

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Extended metaphor

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when a character, setting, object or event is compared to something repeatedly

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