Literary Devices

Front

Repetition of initial consonant sounds in nearby words.

Back

Alliteration

Front

Intentional exaggeration to make a point?

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Implied comparison between unlike things without using LIKE or AS

Back

Metaphor

Front

Use of words that imitate sound or suggest meaning?

Back

Onomatopoeia

Front

When an animal or thing is given human traits?

Back

Personification

Front

Using LIKE or AS for direct comparison between unlike things.

Back

Simile

Front

Represents itself and more?

Back

Symbol

Front

"My son, Dean, dances daily to Bob Dylan songs" is an example of a(n)

Back

Alliteration

Front

"My dog's brain is the size of a pea" is an example of a:

Back

Hyperbole