English — Subject Terminology Mastery + 5 more topics

• Metaphor: A figure of speech directly comparing two unlike things without using "like" or "as" (e.g., "The classroom was a zoo").
• Simile: A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as" (e.g., "Her smile was as bright as the sun").
• Imagery: Language that appeals to the five senses, creating vivid mental pictures (e.g., "The scent of pine needles and damp earth filled the air").
• Theme: The central idea or underlying message an author explores (e.g., "love conquers all," "the dangers of unchecked ambition").
• Symbolism: The use of objects, people, or ideas to represent something else (e.g., a dove symbolizing peace).

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