simile

[ sim-uh-lee ]
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noun
a figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared, as
in “she is like a rose.”Compare metaphor.
an instance of such a figure of speech or a use of words exemplifying it.

metaphor
[ met-uh-fawr, -fer ]
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noun
a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it
is not literallyapplicable in order to suggest a resemblance, as in
“A mighty fortress is our God.”Comparemixed metaphor, simile(def 1).
something used, or regarded as being used, to represent something else; emblem; sym
bol.

personification
[ per-son-uh-fi-key-shuh n ]
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noun
the attribution of human nature or character to animals, inanimate objects, or abstractn
otions, especially as a rhetorical figure.
the representation of a thing or abstraction in the form of a person, as in art.
the person or thing embodying a quality or the like; an embodiment or incarnation:He
is the personification of tact.
an imaginary person or creature conceived or figured to represent a thing or abstractio
n.
the act of personifying; the attributing of human qualities to
an animal, object, or abstraction:The author's personification of the farm animals made for a
n enchanting children's book.
a character portrayal or representation in a dramatic or literary work.

irony
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[ ahy-ruh-nee, ahy-er- ]
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noun, plural i·ro·nies.

the use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning:the iron
y of her reply, “How nice!” when I said I had to work all weekend.
Literature.

1. a technique of indicating, as through character or plot development, an intention or

attitudeopposite to that which is actually or ostensibly stated.
2. (especially in contemporary writing) a manner of organizing a work so as
to give fullexpression to contradictory or complementary impulses, attitudes, etc., e
specially as ameans of indicating detachment from a subject, theme, or emotion.

hyperbole
[ hahy-pur-buh-lee ]
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noun Rhetoric.
obvious and intentional exaggeration.
an extravagant statement or figure of speech not intended to
be taken literally, as “to wait aneternity.”
tradition
[ truh-dish-uhn ]
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noun
the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from gen
erationto generation, especially by word of mouth or
by practice:a story that has come down to us by popular tradition.
something that is handed down:the traditions of the Eskimos.
a long-
established or inherited way of thinking or acting:The rebellious students wanted to break
with tradition.
a continuing pattern of culture beliefs or practices.
a customary or characteristic method or manner:The winner took a victory lap in the usual
track tradition.

value
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noun
relative worth, merit, or importance:the value of a college education; the value of
a queen in chess.
monetary or material worth, as
in commerce or trade:This piece of land has greatly increased in value.
the worth of something in terms of the amount of other things for which it can be exch
anged or in terms of some medium of exchange.
equivalent worth or return in money, material, services, etc.:to give value for value receiv
ed.
folklore
[ fohk-lawr, -lohr ]
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noun
the traditional beliefs, legends, customs, etc., of a people; lore of a people.
the study of such lore.
a body of widely held but false or unsubstantiated beliefs.

unique
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adjective
existing as the only one or
as the sole example; single; solitary in type or characteristics:a unique copy of
an ancient manuscript.
having no like or equal; unparalleled; incomparable:Bach was unique in his handling of co
unterpoint.