Parts of Speech
This part of speech describes a noun
Adjective
This language feature compares two unlike things using like or as
Simile
This sound symbolism feature involves the ending sounds of words
Rhyme
Poetry is broken up into small sections of lines called this.
Stanza
People often call Wellington "Windy Welly," which is a perfect example of this language feature.
Alliteration
A noun is a person, place, thing, or this
idea
This language feature compares two unlike things without using like or as
Metaphor
When a text says something over and over again, you know it is important because the author is using this language feature.
Repetition
Theme
When a parent says, "Do you think money grows on trees?" they are using this language feature (so don't answer!).
Rhetorical Question
This part of speech describes an adjective or verb
Adverb
This language feature gives human qualities to a non-human thing
Personification
This sound symbolism feature involves the beginning sounds of words
Alliteration
This is what you would call the beat created by the sounds and words in a poem
Rhythm
You might tell someone who often uses this language feature to "Stop exaggerating!"
Hyperbole
This part of speech is an action or state of being
Verb
This language feature continues its comparison throughout a text
Extended metaphor
Boom! is an example of this language feature
Onomatopoeia
This refers to the emotional atmosphere or feeling of a poem.
Mood
"Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle All the Way" makes good use of this sound device.
Onomatopoeia
This part of speech connects a noun or pronoun with another word in the sentence, usually to specify when or where
Preposition
Identify this figurative language feature (if any):
The bird sings a merry tune as it builds its nest.Personification
This sound symbolism feature involves the middle sounds of words
Assonance
Form
Overused phrases such as "There are plenty more fish in the sea" or "Actions speak louder than words" are now known as _______.
Clichés