Literary Devices

A metaphor ...

• describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison

• is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing

• describes something as better or worse than it really is In describing his accomplishments

• describes an object or animal having human behaviours

A simile ...

• is a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing

• describes an object or action in a way that isn't literally true, but helps explain an idea or make a comparison

• describes something as better or worse than it really is In describing his accomplishments

• Features a repetition of a vowel or consonant that are placed close to each other

A Hyperbole ...

• is drawing similar aspects between two things by explaining one idea using the other

• is featuring words or phrases which meanings are opposite in order to send a singular message

• is guiding the reader to render a mental image through vivid descriptions

• is a deliberately exaggerated statement and is often impossible

Imagery

• substitues a word or a phrase that is considered negative with something less negative. e.g. : to die / to pass away

• guides a reader or listener to render a mental image through vivid descriptions. e.g. sands, rocks, pools of water

• a statement which true meaning is the opposite of its surface meaning. e.g. saying "nice weather" during a storm

• is using words that sound exactly like the sound it represents. e.g. BOOM, POW, BANG!

Alliteration ...

• is to use words that sound exactly like the sound it represents. e.g. BOOM, POW!

• guides a reader to render a mental image through vivd descriptions. e.g. sands, rocks, little pools of water,

• Features a repetition of a vowel or consonant that are placed close to each other. e.g. Peter Piper and a pickled pepper

• is a device feature words or phrases which meanings are opposite. e.g. small man, large shadow.

Onomatopoeia

• a directe comparison of two things which have something in common. E.g.as dark as the night

• is a figure of speech that consists of the use of the name of one object or concept for that of another to which it is related e.g. Can I have a Kleenex please ? (tissue)

• is a statement which true meaning is the opposite of its surface meaning.

• is using words that sound exactly like the sound it represents e.g. BOOM, POW