english literary devices

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Example of a simile:

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The stars were like diamonds.

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Identify the metaphor: Her laughter was a symphony of joy, filling the room with melody and warmth.

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Her laughter was a symphony of joy, filling the room with melody and warmth.

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Sentence using personification:

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The sun smiled down on the field.

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Example of onomatopoeia?

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The fire crackled and popped, casting flickering shadows on the walls of the cabin.

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Anaphora example: "The night was cold. The night was dark. The night was endless."

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"The night was cold. The night was dark. The night was endless."

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Sentence using repetition as a literary device:

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The waves crashed and crashed against the shore, relentless in their pursuit.

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Enjambment example: The sun sets / Painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.

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The sun sets / Painting the sky in hues of orange and pink.