Literary Devices

Front

The Sun was like a large ball of butter.

Back

Simile

Front

Non-living things given human traits.

Back

Personification

Front

The wall stared at me silently.

Back

Personification

Front

Mark's voice is velvet.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Comparison using 'like' or 'as'

Back

Simile

Front

Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name.

Back

Personification

Front

Your explanation is as clear as mud.

Back

Simile

Front

Comparison between 2 things without "like" or "as"; one becomes something different.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Falling snowflakes are dancers.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Time flies when having fun.

Back

Personification