Literary Devices

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Simile

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Comparing two things using “like” or “as.” Example: “Her smile is as bright as the sun.” Think of it as saying one thing is like another.

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Metaphor

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Saying something is something else to show they are similar. Example: “Time is a thief.” It’s like pretending one thing is another to make a point.

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Personification

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Giving human qualities to non-human things. Example: “The wind whispered through the trees.” Imagine a tree or wind acting like a person!

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Alliteration

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Repeating the same sound at the start of nearby words. Example: “Silly Sally sings songs.” It makes sentences sound fun and catchy.

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Onomatopoeia

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Words that sound like the noises they describe. Example: “Buzz,” “bang,” “woof.” It’s like writing sound effects!

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Hyperbole

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Extreme exaggeration to make a point. Example: “I’m so hungry I could eat a horse!” It’s like making something sound bigger or more than it really is.

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Imagery

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Using words to create a picture in your mind. Example: “The golden sun warmed the sparkling ocean.” It helps you imagine what’s happening.

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Irony

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When the opposite of what you expect happens. Example: A fire station burns down. It’s like a funny or surprising twist.

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Foreshadowing

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Hinting about something that will happen later. Example: “Dark clouds gathered on the horizon.” It’s like leaving a clue for the future.

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Repetition

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Repeating a word or phrase to make it stand out. Example: “Run, run as fast as you can!” It helps people remember what’s important.