Literary Devices

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Example of imagery:

Back

The ball was a deep red, like that of a fire truck, glistening in the bright sun.

Front

Example of a simile:

Back

Her hair shined like the sun.

Front

Example of allusion:

Back

He was acting like Hitler, I was nervous we were about to have a 3rd World War.

Front

NOT an example of irony:

Back

An old man has a heart attack.

Front

Example of personification:

Back

The wind howled in the dark night sky.

Front

She swims like a fish.

Back

simile

Front

She was a giant.

Back

metaphor

Front

She is fast as a rocket!

Back

simile

Front

Describing someone who says foolish things as a 'genius' is an example of...

Back

Sarcasm

Front

The clock on the wall laughed at me as I tried to finish my test before class ended.

Back

personification