Identify Stylistic Devices

Define the corresponding stylistic device: The storm destroyed the fence and their weekend plans.

• Antithesis

• Simile

• Climax

• Metaphor

• Zeugma

Define the corresponding stylistic device: He lost his coat and his temper in the crowded room.

• Oxymoron

• Simile

• Metonymy

• Zeugma

• Antithesis

Define the corresponding stylistic device: The teacher waved goodbye to the students and her patience.

• Antonomasia

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Zeugma

• Epithets

Define the corresponding stylistic device: With his philanthropic efforts, he has become the Robin Hood of the neighborhood, helping those in need.

• Synecdoche

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Antonomasia

• Zeugma

Define the corresponding stylistic device: She opened the door and her heart to the stranger.

• Zeugma

• Oxymoron

• Epithets

• Metonymy

• Climax

Define the corresponding stylistic device: Her quick wit and clever comebacks made her the Shakespeare of modern comedy.

• Antonomasia

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Zeugma

• Synecdoche

Define the corresponding stylistic device: The bicycle couldn't stand up by itself because it was two-tired.

• Zeugma

• Pun

• Metonymy

• Irony

• Oxymoron

Define the corresponding stylistic device: Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.

• Epithets

• Metaphor

• Zeugma

• Pun

• Oxymoron

Define the corresponding stylistic device: How clever of you!

• Metonymy

• Irony

• Antonomasia

• Zeugma

• Climax

Define the corresponding stylistic device: The scientist was hailed as the Einstein of our generation for his groundbreaking theories.

• Antonomasia

• Simile

• Metonymy

• Zeugma

• Oxymoron