Literary Devices

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Alliteration

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Repetition of the same beginning sound in a series of words. Example: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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Metaphor

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A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.' Example: Time is a thief.

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Simile

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as.' Example: Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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Onomatopoeia

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Words that imitate sounds. Example: The bees buzzed in the garden.

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Personification

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Giving human qualities to non-human things. Example: The wind whispered through the trees.

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Hyperbole

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Extreme exaggeration used for emphasis. Example: I’ve told you a million times.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses. Example: The warm aroma of fresh bread filled the air.

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Rhyme

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Words ending with the same sound. Example: The cat sat on the mat.

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Repetition

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Repeating words or phrases for emphasis. Example: Never, never, never give up.

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Symbolism

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Using an object or action to represent a deeper meaning. Example: A dove represents peace.