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

allitération

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

analogie

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

assonance

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

euphémisme

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

hyperbole

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

métaphore

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onomatopée

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

personnification

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

comparaison

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

chambre, salon

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

sensation

immediately or without delay

determined or fully committed to pursuing a particular course of action

décidé à, résolu à

referring to a single item or entity

singulier, unique

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

teinte, nuance, couleur

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

accueillir, recevoir

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

se faire plaisir, agir selon son propre désir

to want to know about something particular

se demander

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

prier

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

sérieux, sincérité

to move in a secretive or sneaky manner

se faufiler, se glisser