Literary Devices

Front

Same letter/sound at the start of adjacent words.

Back

Alliteration

Front

Figure of speech where a word/phrase applies to an object/action not meant literally.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Comparison of different things for vivid description using 'like' or 'as'.

Back

Simile

Front

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

Back

Alliteration

Front

"You could have knocked me over with a feather."

Back

Hyperbole

Front

Watching this show is like watching grass grow.

Back

Simile

Front

Broken hearted expression.

Back

Metaphor

Front

Sally sells sea shells at the sea shore.

Back

Alliteration

Front

They wore jeans, making me stand out like a sore thumb.

Back

Simile