Literary Devices Revision

Front

My love is like a red, red rose.

Back

Simile

Front

Brian was a wall, bouncing every tennis ball back over the net.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Snow speaks to the people; it’s falling in the sunlight. Its white, sparkling voice echoes as it falls through the air.

Back

Personification

Front

The baby was as snug as a bug in a rug.

Back

Simile

Front

Joe’s boots broke the forest’s silence. A full moon peeked out from behind clouds, illuminating snow drifts. What literary device is used?

Back

Imagery

Front

Emeralds are green like grass, rubies red like blood, sapphires blue like heaven, and flints in the mud.

Back

Simile

Front

This quiz is a piece of cake.

Back

Metaphor

Front

While camping, a person claims there are no bears nearby, unaware of a bear behind him.

Back

Irony

Front

Warm, sweet smell of silage, sour laundry, acrid diaper, sweaty feet, sandy hair.

Back

Imagery

Front

Symbolism

Back

Use of an object to represent an idea.

Answer explanation

A dove is a symbol of peace.

Symbols are objects that represent an idea.

Symbolism is using an object to represent an idea.

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