Il libro Solutions - Avanzato - Unità 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

allitterazione

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

analogia

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

assonanza

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

iperbole

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

metafora

a word that mimics the sound it represents

onatopea

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

personificazione

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

similitudine

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

camera

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

sensazione

immediately or without delay

sull'istante

determined or fully committed to pursuing a particular course of action

piegato

referring to a single item or entity

particolare

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

tinta

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

ricevere

to do or behave as one desires

accontentare

to want to know about something particular

domandarsi

to speak to a God, saint, etc. to ask for help or express gratitude

pregare

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

serietà

to move in a secretive or sneaky manner

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