Literary Terms

Erich was describing his friend Asher's eyes. He said, 'Asher's eyes were as blue as the ocean.' Which literary device is Erich using in his description?

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

In a school play, Damian said, 'The world is a stage.' Which literary device is Damian using in this sentence?

• personification

• hyperbole

• simile

• metaphor

During a school trip, Maddox described a scene he saw: 'The flowers in the school garden danced in the gentle breeze.' Which literary device is Maddox using in his description?

• Alliteration

• Personification

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

During a heated argument, Erich exclaimed to Shane, 'I've told you a million times to clean your room!'. Which literary device is Erich using in his statement?

• simile

• metaphor

• personification

• hyperbole

During a poetry session, Jack recited the following line: 'Maddox makes many marvelous muffins.' Which literary device is Jack using in this sentence?

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

• alliteration

During a camping trip, Asher looked up at the night sky and said, 'The stars winked at me from the sky.' Identify the literary device used in Asher's statement.

• simile

• personification

• metaphor

• hyperbole

During a music class, Logan said, 'Erich's voice is music to my ears.' Which literary device is Logan using in this sentence?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• personification

During a camping trip, Shane and Ethan noticed that 'The wind howled through the night.' Which literary device is being used in this description?

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

• Personification

During a storm, Damian described the weather by saying: 'The thunder roared angrily.' Identify the literary device used by Damian in his description.

• personification

• simile

• metaphor

• hyperbole

Eli was so hungry after his soccer practice, he exclaimed, 'I could eat a horse!' Which literary device is Eli using in his statement?

• hyperbole

• metaphor

• simile

• personification