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What is the literary term for a word or phrase that describes one thing in terms of another and is not literally true?
A metaphor and simile compare one thing in terms of another, but they do have to be literally true. Metaphor and simile are poetic devices; they are poetic language. As such, they often exaggerate or make comparisons that are meant to show a connection that is poetic, but not the absolute truth.
For example, saying, "She runs as fast as a cheetah" is a simile that describes her speed in relationship to a cheetah, but it is not literally true.
Whereas, saying, "She is a cheetah" also makes a comparison describing her speed in relationship to a cheetah, but again it is not true.
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How do you identify adjective and adverb phrases?
If the phrase describes (modifies) a noun or pronoun, it's an adjective phrase. If the phrase describes a verb, adjective, or adverb, it's an adverb phrase.
What literary device is the phrase hopeless romantic?
Idiom
Which choice describes an epithet?
A stock phrase that describes a person, place, or thing
What does describes you to a tee mean?
This phrase means that something or someone describes you totally
What is adjective phrases?
an adjective phrase is a prepositional phrase that describes a noun or a pronoun
What is the name for a word or a phrase that describes one thing in terms of another and is not literally true?
metaphor. She has a heart of stone. He thundered around the room.
What describes a verb or adverb?
An adverb describes(qualifies) an verb. e.g. The dog barked (No adverb; ) The dog barked loudly ( Adverb).
What type of phrase is on top of the world?
It's called an idiom. This means that the phrase is not to be taken literally and that it has another meaning. Since the phrase starts with "on", it's also a prepositional phrase.
What phrase best describes hyperbole?
Figurative language that uses exaggeration to make a point
What is a word or phrase that describes one thing in terms of another and is not literally true?
Figurative LanguageA simile is a direct comparison using like or as.He eats like a pig.A metaphor is an indirect comparison.His voice thundered through the house.
Describes the phrase Deus ex Machina?
This phrase literally means "god from a machine" and refers to old plays in which an actor dressed as a god was lowered by machine on to the stage and would take care of everything that went wrong. It now refers to any literary or dramatic device in which there is a sudden contrived ending.
What is the word that describes the selling and transporting of goods from one state to another?
You may be seeking the phrase "interstate commerce."
Which sentence best describes the phrase Deus ex Machina?
Deus ex machina is a literary plot device that means "god from the machine." It is where a hard problem is suddenly resolved by an unexpected event occurring.
What describes a phrase?
which phase best describes a thesis
What phrase best describes the basis of income tax?
Which phrase best describes the basis of seals taxes
How do you identify adjective and adverb phrases?
If the phrase describes (modifies) a noun or pronoun, it's an adjective phrase. If the phrase describes a verb, adjective, or adverb, it's an adverb phrase.
What is the literary device- reversed words?
The literary device of reversed words is called "anagram." An anagram is a word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase, typically using all the original letters exactly once. It can be used for wordplay, puzzles, or as a creative element in literature.
