Literary Devices and Imagery

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The stars in the sky were like diamonds.

Back

Simile - comparing stars to diamonds.

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Time is a thief that steals moments from our lives.

Back

Metaphor - time is compared to a thief.

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The buzzing bee bumbled by the blooming bush.

Back

Alliteration - repetition of the 'b' sound.

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The mellow yellow cushion fell from the window.

Back

Imagery - visual description of the cushion.

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The clouds danced across the sky as the sun rose.

Back

Personification - clouds are given the human action of dancing.

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Her voice was as sweet as honey.

Back

Simile - comparing her voice to honey.

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The curtain of night fell upon the city.

Back

Metaphor - night is compared to a curtain.

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Lucy loves lemon lollipops on lazy afternoons.

Back

Alliteration - repetition of the 'l' sound.

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The owl hooted softly, whooo... whooo, into the quiet night.

Back

Onomatopoeia - 'whooo' mimics the sound of an owl.

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The fire crackled and roared with excitement.

Back

Personification - fire is given human-like excitement.