Figurative Language and Sound Devices

Front

Comparison of unlike things using like, as, than, or resembles

Back

simile

Front

Comparison of one thing as another

Back

metaphor

Front

Giving human traits to nonhuman subjects

Back

Personification

Front

Jack's hair and beard are bright blond.

Back

literal language is used

Front

When he heard the scream, claws of fear tore at his scalp.

Back

figurative language

Front

The giraffe nibbled at the leaves on the tree.

Back

literal language

Front

Marla collapsed onto the worn bus seat, glad her 24-hour shift was over.

Back

figurative language

Front

The tornado picked up the car and dropped it.

Back

figurative language

Front

The shark's fin cut the water like a razor slashing silk.

Back

figurative language

Front

Comparison in the simile: skin on the farmer's face vs leather on a horse's harness.

Back

skin-leather