Poetic Devices Figurative Language Simile A comparison using

Simile �A comparison using “like” or “as” �Example: He is as dumb as an

Metaphor �A direct comparison where one object or action becomes part of another. �Example:

Personficiation �A figure of speech where human characteristics are attributed to an idea, animal

Hyperbole �Exaggeration used for effect. �Example: He weighs a ton. �Example: It is a

Alliteration �Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words. �Example: She slid slowly and

Onomatopoeia �Words that are used to imitate sounds. �Example: The phone buzzed. �Example: She

Allusion �A direct or indirect reference to a familiar figure, place or event from

Practice �Now it’s your turn! �Write one example of your own of each poetic

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Poetic Devices & Figurative Language

Simile �A comparison using “like” or “as” �Example: He is as dumb as an ox. �Example: She smells like a flower in the spring time.

Metaphor �A direct comparison where one object or action becomes part of another. �Example: He is an evil snake. �Example: He had a marble brow.

Personficiation �A figure of speech where human characteristics are attributed to an idea, animal or object. �Example: The days crept by slowly, sorrowfully. �Example: Death lay his icy hand on kings.

Hyperbole �Exaggeration used for effect. �Example: He weighs a ton. �Example: It is a million degrees out there today!

Alliteration �Repeated consonant sounds at the beginning of words. �Example: She slid slowly and silently by her sister. �Example: The boy bought blueberries because he was bored with broccoli.

Onomatopoeia �Words that are used to imitate sounds. �Example: The phone buzzed. �Example: She hit her head with a thump on the table.

Allusion �A direct or indirect reference to a familiar figure, place or event from history, literature, mythology or the Bible.

Practice �Now it’s your turn! �Write one example of your own of each poetic device we just covered. Be ready to share with the class!