Poetry & Poetic devices

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

• simile
• metaphor
• extended metaphor
• symbolism

Compares two things that are different

• extended metaphor
• hyperbole
• alliteration
• metaphor

Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally 

• extended metaphor
• simile
• personification
• hyperbole

Human qualities given to animals, objects or ideas

• simile
• personification
• hyperbole
• alliteration 

repetition of the same sounds in a group of words; usually the same first letter for a bunch of words in a row.

• repetition

• rhyme

• alliteration

• hyperbole

Dove = Peace would be an example of...

• personification
• metaphor
• alliteration
• symbolism

The movie Cars is an example of...

• metaphor
• hyperbole
• personification
• alliteration 

jumbo shrimp

• alliteration

• hyperbole

• oxymoron

• rhetorical question

The structure of an atom is like a solar system. The nucleus is the sun, and electrons are the planets revolving around their sun.

• allusion

• simile

• metaphor

• analogy

What poetic device is used in 'Hatred was spreading everywhere, blood was being spilled everywhere, wars were breaking out everywhere.'?

• alliteration

• symbolism

• repetition

• simile