“Water, water, everywhere,

And all the boards did shrink;

Water, water, everywhere,

Nor any drop to drink.” -Coleridge, “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”

The style of speaking or writing determined by the choice of words by a speaker or a writer. In literature, writers choose words to create and convey a typical mood, tone and atmosphere to their readers.

The use of an object, person, place, or action as having both a meaning in itself and standing as a representation for something larger than itself, such as a quality, attitude, belief, or value.

Is there an Einstein in your physics class?

Bob bent backwards to bounce a ball.....this is an example of

The phrase "He's running faster than the wind" is an example of

A seagull sitting on top of a “no seagulls” sign. The meaning of the sign is that seagulls are not allowed in the area. What is this an example of?

Save money by spending it.

How old was Myop?

When a text referencing a well-known person, place or event

When a person says one thing but means another, that is....

A recurring idea in literature