Identifying poetic devices

A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing to another using "like" or "as"

• simile
• metaphor
• extended metaphor
• symbolism

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally 

• extended metaphor
• simile
• personification
• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Human qualities given to animals, objects or ideas

• simile
• personification
• hyperbole
• alliteration 

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

A group of lines within a poem (similar to a paragraph in a story).

• stanza

• tone

• form

• imagery

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.5

The Sun strolled across the sky.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

The stars were twinkling like diamonds.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

He hopped happily.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

The tree’s branches were arms reaching the sky.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

All the world’s a stage.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4

They fought like cats and dogs.

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Oxymoron

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RL.7.4