Hyperbole
Diction
Cultural Identity
the feeling of belonging to a group related to nationality, ethnicity, religion, social class, generation, locality, or any social group
a figure of speech in which a thing---an idea or an animal---is given human characteristics
a literary device that contains several layers of meaning by using an object or action that means something more than its original meaning
the representation of objects, actions, and ideas in such a way that appeals to our physical senses.
a style of speaking or writing, determined by the choice of words by the speaker or writer
a figure of speech that uses extreme exaggeration to make a point or to show emphasis
a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things using the words "like" or "as."
a literary device in which a series of words begin with the same consonant sound
a figure of speech that makes a comparison by describing an object or action without using the words "like" or "as."
a way of life of a group of people---the behaviors, traditions, beliefs, values, and symbols---that they accept.
