Sound and Word Play
“Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.”
What is alliteration?
“Her smile was as bright as the sun.”
What is simile?
In a horror movie, the audience knows the killer is in the house, but the character does not.
What is dramatic irony?
A dove representing peace.
What is symbolism?
The story is told from a character’s perspective using “I.”
What is first-person point of view?
“The warm sun caressed my skin, and the salty breeze tickled my nose.”
What is imagery?
“The buzzing bee flew away.”
What is onomatopoeia?
“Time is a thief.”
What is metaphor?
A man dies of dehydration in the ocean.
What is situational irony?
The green light in The Great Gatsby.
What is symbolism?
The narrator speaks directly to the reader using “you.”
What is second-person point of view?
“The leaves on the trees whispered secrets as the wind blew through them.”
What is personification?
“The silence was deafening.”
What is oxymoron?
“The stars danced playfully in the night sky.”
What is personification?
Saying “Oh, fantastic!” when you’ve just broken your phone.
What is verbal irony?
The storm clouds gathering in the distance before the final battle.
What is foreshadowing?
The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
What is omniscient point of view?
“Her voice was a melody, each note smooth and captivating.”
What is metaphor?
“Sally sells seashells by the seashore.”
What is alliteration?
“I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.”
What is hyperbole?
Romeo thinks Juliet is dead, but the audience knows she’s alive.
What is dramatic irony?
Blood appearing frequently in Macbeth.
What is motif?
"The pursuit of personal growth often requires facing significant challenges."
What is a theme?
“The blanket was as soft as a cloud, and it wrapped me in comfort.”
What is simile?
“Jumbo shrimp”
What is oxymoron?
“The wind whispered through the trees.”
What is personification?
Rain on your wedding day after a sunny forecast.
What is situational irony?
“The darkness swallowed him whole, as if the night itself was alive.”
What is foreshadowing?
“She was alone in the crowd.”
What is a paradox?
This element can make writing more interesting and dramatic than literal language.
What is figurative language?