Personification is when you describe an object as a person.
Personification is when you give human qualities or abilities to an object or animal.
eg The moon smiled through the clouds
George Carlin referred to "military intelligence" as an oxymoron in one of his comedy performances.
Allusion is a literary device where another piece of literature is referenced or mentioned in a book, movie, or other piece of literature.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
To make a deeper Meaning
the values that fast-food represents and the way it has shaped the world
Values of a character
Pathos
Running on a treadmill, like running outdoors, helps build strength and stamina.
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statistics show that the new tax is likely to affect families (APEX)
Pathos
"Pushy" has a rather negative connotation, meaning the tone is probably critical of whoever is being described as "pushy" rather than a more positive word like "assertive" or "driven."
its comic book
Students should choose a college based solely on the rigorousness of its academic programs
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