language techniques

Question 1

metaphor

Answer 1

a figure of speech that describes an object or action in a way that isn’t literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison.

Question 2

simile

Answer 2

using the word like or as to compare two different things

Question 3

hyperbole

Answer 3

something that is said, not to be taken literally, it is not true

Question 4

oxymoron

Answer 4

Two words with opposite meanings next to each other

Question 5

onomatopoeia

Answer 5

the formation of words form a sound, for example buzz , hush, shush

Question 6

alliteration

Answer 6

the repeated Ness of words close together which begin with the same letter like strong soldier.

Question 7

fricative alliteration

Answer 7

repeated words used close together beginning with the letter f and v.