Figurative Techniques
Definition
Figurative techniques are language devices used by authors to create meaning beyond literal interpretation. They include similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, symbolism, and other forms of figurative language.
Related terms
Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'
Metaphor: A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'
Symbolism: The use of objects, characters, or actions to represent abstract ideas or qualities.
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AP English Literature - Unit 2 Overview: Introduction to Poetry
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