Literary Devices

Front

Chocolate is his Kryptonite.

Back

Allusion

Front

Rita heard the last piece of pie calling her name.

Back

Personification

Front

Barry bought a book for the barbecue.

Back

Alliteration

Front

Her cat is by the computer watching the mouse.

Back

Pun

Front

Drowning in paperwork.

Back

Hyperbole

Front

The comedian was seriously funny.

Back

Oxymoron

Front

Before the teacher could assign homework, the class was saved by the bell.

Back

Cliche

Front

They fought like cats and dogs.

Back

Simile

Front

Pigs oink in the mud.

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

You are my sunshine.

Back

Metaphor