Literary Devices Flashcard

Front

Simile: Comparing one thing to another using 'like' or 'as'.

Back

Comparing one thing to another using 'like' or 'as'.

Front

Example of a metaphor:

Back

Stuart was a brick wall in goal.

Front

Onomatopoeia refers to:

Back

A word that imitates the sound it represents.

Front

Sensory writing

Back

Describes what you can taste, touch, see, hear, and smell.

Front

What is a place phrase?

Back

A sentence opener indicating location.

Front

Verb opener:

Back

An 'ing' word that starts a sentence.

Front

Adverb opener:

Back

A sentence that starts with a 'ly' word.

Front

What does personification mean?

Back

Giving an inanimate object human qualities.

Front

Juxtaposition in literature refers to:

Back

Two opposing ideas or themes placed close together for contrasting effect.

Front

Example of juxtaposition:

Back

Tired, dishevelled girl vs. brightly dressed, over-perfumed girl.