A word that describes how a verb is done.

Giving something non-human characteristics that are human.

Repetition of the sound "s" which creates a hissing effect.

A doing/ action word e.g. to walk, to run etc.

Something that is similar; it is "like" or "as"something else

e.g. The Moon is like a white balloon in the sky.

Words that sound like the noise they are trying to describe.

An description in which the writer refers to one thing as being another.

e.g. The Moon is a white balloon in the sky.

This is two or more words in a sentence beginning with the same letter or sound.

When a character's mood is reflected in the atmosphere, weather or inanimate objects

e.g. A storm gathering may suggest that a character is angry.

Using descriptive words, especially the 5 senses, to form a picture in the reader's mind

e.g. A plump, soft egg oozed warm, yellow yolk over the freshly-baked bread.