Examples
“I am so tired I cannot walk another inch” or “I’m so sleepy I might fall asleep standing here”.
Hyperbole
the use of sarcasm or when a speaker’s intention is the opposite of what they are saying
e.g "Wow, you could win an award for cleanliness!" after looking at a messy room.
What is verbal irony?
Descriptive language that appeals to the five senses (sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch) to help readers imagine an experience.
Imagery
The animals spoke and sang to Snow White and braided her hair as she walked through the forest
personification
Bleach Blonde Butch Body
Alliteration
The Wicked Witch of the West wickedly waved her wand while waiting for Dorothy.
What is alliteration?
When an object, person, place, or action represents a deeper meaning or idea beyond what it literally is
Symbolism
The soft mellow sounds of jazz floated through the speaker and I love it
Euphony
Snap!
What is onomatopoeia?
The gushing brook stole its way down the lush green mountains, dotted with tiny flowers in a riot of colors and trees coming alive with gaily chirping birds.
What is Imagery?
In The Hunger Games, the mockingjay is a _____ of rebellion and hope.
symbol
He was a lion on the battlefield.
What is metaphor?
The clock screamed at me, for it was time to go work.
What is personification?
I have told you to be quiet over and over and over and over and over and over and over again
Anaphora