Two things are compared without using “like” or “as.”

a saying that isn’t meant to be taken literally

when two words are put together that contradict each other - “Opposites”

a comparison of two things using “like” or “as”

exaggerating to show strong feeling or effect

giving human traits to objects or ideas

the repetition of the beginning sounds in two or more words

a form of “word play” in which words have a double meaning

a word that “makes” a sound

expression with less strength than expected; the opposite of hyperbole

reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, literary, or political significance

repeats the same word or phrase for emphasis

a repetition of similar sounding words occurring at the end of lines

the pattern of rhyme that comes at the end of each line in a stanza of poetry

a figurative saying in which a bit of "wisdom" is given

A part of something represents the whole.

the repetition of consonant sounds within words or at the end of words

the repetition of vowel sounds within or at the end of words

Swoosh went the basketball through the hoop.

He is as busy as a bee.

The leaves danced in the wind.

We need all hands on deck!

The Earth coughed and choked in all of the pollution.

I was going to look for my missing watch, but I didn't have the time.

Tiny Tommy Thomson takes toy trucks to Timmy's on Tuesday.

Can I have a minute of your time?

My ice cream hit the ground! Splat!

I have an ace up my sleeve!

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

We have a ton of work to do!

Together in this brief eternity

She has a heart of stone.

The metal twisted like a ribbon.

This won't hurt a bit.

My house is a million miles from here.

The dark clouds were crying.

Don't be a stick in the mud!

It took forever to get to the beach.

Since he was so tired last night, he hit the hay early.

All the world is a stage.