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Anecdote - http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Anecdote
Definition: A usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident.
Sentence: He told us all sorts of humorous anecdotes about his childhood.
Original sentence: The teacher used anecdotes throughout his lecture to help us understand the subject material.
Definition: A usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident.
Sentence: He told us all sorts of humorous anecdotes about his childhood.
Original sentence: The teacher used anecdotes throughout his lecture to help us understand the subject material.
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Metaphor - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metaphor
Definition: An object, activity or idea that is used as a symbol for something else.
Sentence: He was drowning in paperwork.
Original sentence: Football is my life.
Definition: An object, activity or idea that is used as a symbol for something else.
Sentence: He was drowning in paperwork.
Original sentence: Football is my life.
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Simile - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simile
Definition: A figure of speech comparing two unlike things, using like or as.
Sentence: She is as fierce as a tiger.
Original sentence: He ran like the wind.
Definition: A figure of speech comparing two unlike things, using like or as.
Sentence: She is as fierce as a tiger.
Original sentence: He ran like the wind.
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Vignette - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vignette?show=0&t=1389714099
Definition: A short written description, or a short scene in a movie or play.
Sentence: The play's program features a vignette about each member of the cast.
Original sentence: The movie was a series of vignettes about the conflict.
Definition: A short written description, or a short scene in a movie or play.
Sentence: The play's program features a vignette about each member of the cast.
Original sentence: The movie was a series of vignettes about the conflict.