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Dive into the world of literary devices with this engaging guide. Discover how metaphors transport us to new ideas by calling one thing another, while similes illuminate comparisons using "like" or "as". Explore captivating examples of alliteration with phrases that dance on the tongue, and learn about personification, where human traits are given to the inanimate. This resource spans various devices, including hyperbole for exaggerated expression and onomatopoeia to bring sound to life. Enhance your literary skills and appreciation today!
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Comparing two things by calling one thing the other is . . . . metaphor
The repetition of a sound at the beginning of a number of words in a sentence for effect is . . . . alliteration
Giving human traits or qualities to something that is not human is. . . . personification
A figure of speech that is greatly exaggerated for effect or emotion. . . . hyperbole
Crash! Oink. Boing.A word that represents the sound something makes is . . . Onomatopoeia
The dark sky swallowed the sun as night arrived. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
Jessica is as sly as a fox. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
Paulo is a lion if he doesn’t get his way. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
The beautiful blue kite swooped down to say hello. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
We sailed on the ship through the soothing seas. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
If you weren’t as stubborn as a mule, we’d be done by now. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
Stop beating around the bush and tell us what happened to your arm. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
Samuel is an encyclopedia of knowledge about hockey. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
That alarm clock could wake the dead. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
I always get butterflies in my stomach when I have to make a speech. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
Dancing and dining through the day divine. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
The blanket hugged me close as I fell into a deep sleep. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
If I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a thousand times to do your homework! a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
Your eyes are like beautiful blue ponds, glowing in the sunlight. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
My dog is a bear when it comes to protecting our family. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
Come to the fair for friends and fun. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
Winter hit the pioneers hard and tested their patience. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
I am a hundred times smarter than my brother . a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
Samuel was like a fish, zooming through the water. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
Try to think outside the box when you are doing your project. a. Alliteration • Personification • Metaphor • Simile • Idiom • Hyperbole
In what part of a math text book would you look to find the definition of capacity? glossary
In what part of a science text book would you look to find out what page Chapter 8 starts on? Table of contents
In what part of a social studies book would you look to find out what page (or pages) there is information about communism? Index
Complicated/easycommon/uniquerough/smoothThese are all examples of . . . Antonyms
Your/you’reflower/flourright/writeThese are all examples of . . . homophones
Tedious/boringget/receivewealthy/richThese are all examples of . . . synonyms
“I think we are lost!” Devon exclaimed.Mara asked, “Where is the flashlight?”“Before lunch,” Mrs. Kay explained, “we need to finish the math sheet.”These are all examples of . . . dialogue
I'm nobody! Who are you?Are you nobody, too?Then there's a pair of us — don't tell!They'd banish us, you know. How dreary to be somebody!How public, like a frogTo tell your name the livelong dayTo an admiring bog!What type of literature is this an example of? poetry
I'm nobody! Who are you?Are you nobody, too?Then there's a pair of us — don't tell!They'd banish us, you know. How dreary to be somebody!How public, like a frogTo tell your name the livelong dayTo an admiring bog!What was the author’s purpose for writing this piece? • To inform • To persuade • To entertain
Tom: (waving his hand)I’m over here, Amy!Amy: (jogging over)Finally! I’ve been looking for you everywhere.Tom: (looking annoyed) I told you I would be waiting in front of the carousel.Amy: (pointing at a sign)Um, Tom? This is the Ferris wheel.Tom: (laughing) Oops!What type of literature is this an example of? Drama/play
Tom: (waving his hand)I’m over here, Amy!Amy: (jogging over)Finally! I’ve been looking for you everywhere.Tom: (looking annoyed) I told you I would be waiting in front of the carousel.Amy: (pointing at a sign)Um, Tom? This is the Ferris wheel.Tom: (laughing) Oops!What is in red? Stage Directions