Literary Devices

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What is a Simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is a Metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things without using 'like' or 'as'. For example, 'Time is a thief.'

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What is Hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally. For example, 'I've told you a million times.'

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What is Personification?

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Personification is a literary device where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas. For example, 'The wind whispered through the trees.'

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What is the purpose of using Literary Devices?

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Literary devices enhance writing by adding depth, creativity, and meaning, making it more engaging for readers.

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Identify the literary device: 'The stars danced in the night sky.'

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Personification.

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Identify the literary device: 'Her laughter was music to my ears.'

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Metaphor.

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Identify the literary device: 'He is as brave as a lion.'

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Simile.

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Identify the literary device: 'I could sleep for a year.'

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Hyperbole.

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Identify the literary device: 'The flowers smiled at the sun.'

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Personification.