Exploring Literary Terms

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Which literary term refers to the use of words that imitate the sounds they describe?

  • Simile
  • Metaphor
  • Hyperbole
  • Onomatopoeia (correct)

Which literary term refers to a comparison between two unlike things, using 'like' or 'as'?

  • Simile (correct)
  • Personification
  • Alliteration
  • Metaphor

What is the literary term for a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect?

  • Symbolism
  • Hyperbole (correct)
  • Irony
  • Personification

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