Literary Devices

Front

Brave as a lion.

Back

Simile

Front

The aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies wafted from the kitchen to the living room.

Back

Smell Imagery

Front

The car needs a cold shower.

Back

Personification

Front

“He saw nothing and heard nothing but felt his heart pounding, then heard the clack on stone and the clicks of a small rock falling.”

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

The shepherd shook his head in negation.

Back

Alliteration

Front

The tree spread its gigantic, sun-flecked shoulders.

Back

Sight Imagery

Front

“Hey! I’m walking here!” (Midnight Cowboy)

Back

Repetition

Front

Hickory Dickory Dock; the mouse ran up the clock.

Back

Rhyme

Front

Red rose symbolizes love and romance

Back

Symbolism

Front

Leaves tasted bitter, like unroasted coffee beans.

Back

Taste Imagery