Simile
Literary Devices

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A comparison between two things using words such as 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Her smile is like the sun.'
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Alliteration
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A repetition of beginning consonant sounds. Example: 'She sells sea shells by the sea shore.'
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Allusion
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A reference to something literary, mythological, historical, or biblical that the author assumes the reader will recognize. Example: 'He has the strength of Hercules.'
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Foreshadowing
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A hint or presentation of material so that the reader is prepared for what is to come later in the story. Example: 'The dark clouds hinted at the storm to come.'
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Verbal Irony
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When the words used are opposite of what is meant literally, similar to sarcasm. Example: Saying 'Oh, great!' when something bad happens.
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Metaphor
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A direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'
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Personification
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Attributing human characteristics to non-human things. Example: 'The wind whispered through the trees.'
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