when two opposite words are placed next to each other to show contrast
oxymoron
an event that seems contrary or opposite to what one expects
irony
repetition of the same sound or letter
alliteration
an implied or indirect reference to something from the past especially in literature
allusion
repetition of the same word or phrase
anaphora
The air conditioner makes the room as cold as ice.
simile
As she walked through the wintery woods, her teeth chattered and the leaves crunched under her feet.
imagery
The sausages are sizzling in the pan.
onomatopoeia
That baby is the cutest thing ever.
hyperbole
Baby, you're a firework!
Broken pencils are pointless.
pun
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness.
anaphora
I bought a bag of big bell peppers.
alliteration
This medication has been tested by dermatologists. (ethos, logos or pathos)
ethos
I'm Juliet to your Romeo.
allusion
Animals need your help. Adopt a pet from your local shelter. (ethos, logos or pathos)
pathos
Data from NASA confirms that global temperatures have risen by over 1.5 degrees in the past century. (ethos, logos or pathos)
logos
Life is a rollercoaster.
metaphor
This is my brilliant son who failed all of his classes in school.
irony
clearly confused
oxymoron