Literary Devices

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What is a simile?

A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using 'like' or 'as'.

Provide an example of a metaphor.

'The classroom was a zoo,' is an example of a metaphor.

Define personification.

Personification is giving human traits to non-human objects or abstract ideas.

What is an alliteration?

Alliteration is the repetition of the same sound at the beginning of closely connected words.

Provide an example of hyperbole.

'I have a ton of homework' is an example of hyperbole.

What is an onomatopoeia?

Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents.

Give an example of onomatopoeia.

'Buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.

What is irony?

Irony is when the opposite of what you expect to happen occurs.

Provide an example of dramatic irony.

In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is in the house, but the character does not.

What is foreshadowing?

Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give hints about events that will happen later in the story.

What is symbolism?

Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Give an example of symbolism.

A dove often symbolizes peace.

What is an oxymoron?

An oxymoron is a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect.

Provide an example of an oxymoron.

'Jumbo shrimp' is an example of an oxymoron.

What is a pun?

A pun is a form of word play that suggests two or more meanings.