Literary Devices

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Inanimate objects given human traits: "the trees danced in the wind."

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personification

Front

An over-exaggeration. Example: I was standing in line forever.

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hyperbole

Front

Comparison of two unlike things without 'like' or 'as': He was a bear in the goal.

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metaphor

Front

Fred ate five French fries on Friday.

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alliteration

Front

Reader's feeling when reading a story.

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mood

Front

Broke a date for a game, then saw her with another guy.

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Irony

Front

Joe’s boots broke the forest’s silence. A full moon peeked out from behind clouds, illuminating snow drifts. Joe shivered as a cold gust blew through his jacket.

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Imagery

Front

"My heart is a lonely hunter on a lonely hill." - William Sharp

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Metaphor

Front

A figure of speech using exaggeration to express strong emotion or create a statement.

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Hyperbole

Front

Emotional atmosphere created by a writer.

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mood