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The repetition of a consonant sound, particularly the initial consonants of two or more words.
The repetition of a vowel sound in two or more words.
An obvious exaggeration made for effect.
A series of brief shots that work togetherr to convey a particular meaning.
Makes a comparison by saying one thing is another.
Is an obvious exaggeration made for effect.
Makes a comparison between two unlike things using the words "like", "as" or "than".
Is a speech by an actor spoken as if thinking aloud.
Makes a comparison by saying one thing is another.
Is an obvious exaggeration made for effect.
Makes a comparison between two unlike things using the words "like", "as" or "than".
Is a speech by an actor spoken as if thinking aloud.
People; breaking, waking; day, dismay; us, us
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Assonance
Alliteration
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Assonance
Simile
Metaphor
Alliteration
Assonance
Simile
Metaphor
Onomatopoeia
Symbolism
Personification
Hyperbole
Symbolism
Paradox
Personification
Onomatopoeia
He ran like the wind.
The hose is a green snake on the lawn.
The bottle fizzed then popped.
Wild horses wouldn't drag me away.
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