Definition (give the term)
Simile
A comparison using "like" or "as."
Giving human traits to non-human things.
Personification
"Her smile was as bright as the sun."
Simile
Irony
expression of meaning using language that’s the opposite.
Imagery
Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.
A direct comparison between two unrelated things.
Metaphor
"Time is a thief that steals our moments."
Metaphor
Words that imitate sounds.
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole
An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.
Using an object or action to represent an idea or quality.
Symbolism
"The car groaned as it climbed the hill."
Personification
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect
Juxtaposition
Alliteration
Repetition of initial consonant sounds in a series of words.
A reference to a well-known person, event, or work.
Allusion
"Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
Alliteration
Paradox
A seemingly contradictory statement that reveals a deeper truth
Oxymoron
Two contradictory terms used together.
Saying one thing but meaning another, or an unexpected outcome.
Irony
"The fire station burned down."
Irony
"The beauty of the stars against the darkness of the night."
Juxtaposition