Das Buch Solutions - Fortgeschritten - Einheit 2 - 2F

the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of the words in a verse or sentence, used as a literary device

Alliteration

a comparison between two different things, done to explain the similarities between them

Analogie, Vergleich

the use of similar vowels close to each other in nonrhyming syllables as a literary device

Assonanz

a word or expression that is used instead of a harsh or insulting one in order to be more tactful and polite

Euphemismus

a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something

Hyperbel, Übertreibung

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

Metapher

a word that mimics the sound it represents

Onomatopöie

a literary device where human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, objects, or ideas

Personifikation

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

Vergleich, Simile

a private room that is mostly used as bedroom

Kammer, Zimmer

a physical perception caused by an outside stimulus or something being in touch with the body

Empfindung

immediately or without delay

having a curve or inclination in a specific direction

gebogen, geneigt

exceptionally unique, remarkable, or noticeably different from the norm in a good way

eigenartig, außergewöhnlich

the attribute of color that distinguishes one color from another based on its position in the color spectrum or wheel

Farbton, Farbe

to willingly accept or welcome someone or something into one's home or surroundings

empfangen, aufnehmen

to do what one wants or desires, without worrying about the opinions or desires of others

sich selbst einen Gefallen tun, nach eigenem Belieben handeln

to experience a sense of awe or admiration for something

bewundern, staunen

to ask or request something politely or earnestly

ich bitte dich, ich ersuche

the quality of being serious, sincere, and focused in attitude or behavior

Ernsthaftigkeit, Aufrichtigkeit

to move in a secretive or sneaky manner

schleichen, sich davonschleichen