figurative language Flashcards

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idiom

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an expression that cant be taken literally but is usually understood

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imagery

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helps the reader make a mental image of what the author is describing (ex the sour lemon caused my lips to pucker)

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3
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allusion

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a reference to a well known being, thing or place

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