Literary Devices

Front

Comparison of different things using 'like' or 'as' for vivid description.

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Simile

Front

A figure of speech comparing two unlike things without "like" or "as".

Back

Metaphor

Front

Attribution of human traits to nonhuman entities or abstract qualities.

Back

Personification

Front

Same letter/sound at the start of adjacent words.

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Alliteration

Front

Represents objects, actions, and ideas appealing to the senses.

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Imagery

Front

Naming by vocal imitation of the associated sound

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Onomatopoeia

Front

Literary technique where appearances differ from reality.

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Irony

Front

Implied or indirect reference to a person, event, thing, or text.

Back

Allusion

Front

Use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

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Symbolism

Front

Author's attitude towards the subject

Back

Tone