What are the SIX types Simile Metaphor Personification

What are the SIX types? Simile Metaphor Personification Hyperbole Allitera-tion Idiom

SIMILE • A comparison of two or more things • Uses comparative words: like, as, than, similar to • When a simile is used, the linking to something else is clear

EXAMPLES of SIMILES • My love is like a red rose. • We were as quiet as frightened mice. • The lie formed like a blister on his lips. • That player is as slippery as a snake.

Metaphor • Deals with two items in a way that makes the statement vivid and strong. • Compares two items. • Does NOT have the words like, as, than, similar to, or resembles.

Examples of Metaphors • I cannot wrestle with this monster problem. • That guy is a motor mouth. • Her teeth are pearls. • The athlete is a powerhouse.

• Is used to give objects, things or animals human characteristics which we recognize in ourselves. • This technique is used to animate things with qualities which we know very well belong to people.

EXAMPLES of Personification • The sun peeked over the mountain. • One lonely slice of pizza remained. • The camera hates me. • My air conditioner is wheezing in pain.

• Phrases in which people use in everyday language which do not make sense literally, but we understand what they mean. • Let’s read the book My Mama Likes to Say

• Is a phrase that uses exaggeration to give a statement impact. • Can you think of a type of literary genre that uses a lot of hyperbole?

Alliteration • Is when the beginning of words start with the same consonant or vowel sounds in stressed syllables – and the words are close together. • It is a device that is used to have dramatic impact on the listener. • Also known as tongue twisters!