Literary Devices Definitions and examples of common literary

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Literary Devices Definitions and examples of common literary devices. Meredith Hamilton

Literary Devices Definitions and examples of common literary devices. Meredith Hamilton

Types of Literary Devices Simile Hyperbole Metaphor Onomatopoeia Personification Alliteration

Types of Literary Devices Simile Hyperbole Metaphor Onomatopoeia Personification Alliteration

What is a Simile? n A simile is a comparison between two unlike things,

What is a Simile? n A simile is a comparison between two unlike things, using the words “like” or “as. ” Examples

Examples of Similes n My neighbor is as mean as a snake. n I

Examples of Similes n My neighbor is as mean as a snake. n I slept like a rock last night. n She looked as fresh as a daisy in her dress.

What is a Metaphor? n n A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike

What is a Metaphor? n n A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things by saying one thing “IS” the other. Does NOT use the words “like” or “as. ” Examples

Examples of Metaphors n n My father is the captain I have to obey.

Examples of Metaphors n n My father is the captain I have to obey. The stream is a ribbon weaving through the field.

What is Personification? n Personification gives an inanimate object or idea human traits and/or

What is Personification? n Personification gives an inanimate object or idea human traits and/or qualities. Examples

Examples of Personification n The leaves danced in the breeze. n The car groaned

Examples of Personification n The leaves danced in the breeze. n The car groaned as I drove up the hill.

What is a Hyperbole? n A hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses

What is a Hyperbole? n A hyperbole is a figure of speech that uses an exaggeration in order to create an emotional response. Examples

Examples of Hyperbole n The box weighs a ton! n I’m so hungry I

Examples of Hyperbole n The box weighs a ton! n I’m so hungry I can eat a horse!

What is Onomatopoeia? n n Onomatopoeia is a word or phrase that imitates the

What is Onomatopoeia? n n Onomatopoeia is a word or phrase that imitates the sound it is describing. Sound effects Examples

Examples of Onomatopoeia n n I stood very still as the bee buzzed by

Examples of Onomatopoeia n n I stood very still as the bee buzzed by my head. The dishes clattered in the sink as I washed them.

What is Alliteration? n n Alliteration is the repetition of the first consonant sound

What is Alliteration? n n Alliteration is the repetition of the first consonant sound in a phrase. Tongue twisters Examples

Examples of Alliteration n Suzy sells sea shells by the sea shore. n My

Examples of Alliteration n Suzy sells sea shells by the sea shore. n My dog, Dino, dug divots in the dirt.

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