Match each type of figurative language to its definition. Match Term Definition
Simile A) A comparison of two unlike things that uses "like" or "as"
Metaphor B) A comparison of two unlike things that does not use comparison words; one thing directly represents another
Personification C) A figure of speech in which nonliving or nonhuman things are given human characteristics or abilities
Hyperbole D) A figure of speech in which words convey the opposite of their literal meaning
Irony E) A figure of speech that uses exaggeration for emphasis

From “the raven” by edgar allan poe but the raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only that one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour. nothing farther then he uttered—not a feather then he fluttered— till i scarcely more than muttered, “other friends have flown before— on the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before.” then the bird said, “nevermore.” in this excerpt, what is the speaker saying the raven will do? a. it will certainly die. b. it will leave immediately. c. it will leave the next day. d. it will befriend the speaker.

Why is it important to include a descriptive subject heading? it in sorting the topics. it the recipient see its importance. e-mail programs won’t allow e-mail to be sent without it. it keeps junk e-mail separate from important e-mail.

Each pronoun should refer to a specific: pronoun n place idea verb person preposition thing