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Comparing two nouns that are not alike without using like or as.
example: Her eyes are diamonds shining in the night. |
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Using the words "like" or "as" to compare two nouns that are not alike.
example: Her eyes are like diamonds shining in the night. |
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A word that sounds like the sound it is describing.
example: Bang! Zoom! |
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Giving human qualities to something that is not a person.
example: The trees whispered, "Mary" |
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The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning or a series of words in a sentence or phrase.
example: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. |
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Vivid descriptive language that appeals to one or more of the senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste).
example: The crisp, cold air howled around her, stinging her eyes and catching her breath. |
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| a grouping of two or more lines of a poem. |
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The repetition of the same sounds at the end of two or more words. Usually at the end of lines
example: Twinkle, twinkle little star
How I wonder what you are |
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When specific objects are used to represent abstract ideas.
Example: The American Flag |
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The message or life lesson that the author wants the reader to infer from a store or poem.
example: Slow and steady wins the race |
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Exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.
example: I have a million things to do! |
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