Literary Devices Examples

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What is Personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

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Example of Personification: "The ocean heaved a sigh."

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This sentence gives human-like qualities to the ocean.

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What is a Metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a Metaphor: "You're a firework."

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This compares a person to a firework, suggesting they have the potential to shine brightly.

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What is Hyperbole?

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An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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Example of Hyperbole: "It is hotter than the surface of the sun in this room!"

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This exaggeration emphasizes how hot the room feels.

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What is a Simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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Example of a Simile: "Her stare was cold as ice."

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This compares her stare to ice, suggesting it is very cold.

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What is Onomatopoeia?

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A literary device where a word imitates the natural sound of a thing.

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Example of Onomatopoeia: "The bees buzzed around the garden."

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The word 'buzzed' imitates the sound made by bees.