El libro Solutions - Avanzado - Unidad 2 - 2P

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

aliteración

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

analogía

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

asonancia, rima asonante

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

eufemismo

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

hipérbole

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

metáfora

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatopeya

the practice of attributing human characteristics to abstract ideas, objects, etc. in literature or art

personificación

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

símil

a room used for a specific purpose, often with a particular function, such as a private space for sleeping or a meeting room for formal discussions

habitación, salón

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

sensibilidad

immediately or without delay

determined or fully committed to pursuing a particular course of action

decidido a, resuelto a

referring to a single item or entity

único

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

tono

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

recibir, acoger

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

hacer lo que a uno le plazca, complacerse a uno mismo

to want to know about something particular

preguntarse

to speak to God or a deity, often to ask for help, express gratitude, or show devotion

rezar

the quality of being serious, sincere, and genuine in one's thoughts, words, or actions

seriedad, sinceridad

to move in a secretive or sneaky manner

deslizarse, escabullirse