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a comparison of two unlike things not using the words "like" or "as"
Ex. My mom is a bear in the morning. |
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a comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or "as"
ex. She's as pretty as a picture. |
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When a sounds repeats at the beginning of several words in a phrase.
ex. Whistling winds of winter |
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giving human qualities to a non-human
ex. The basketball ran across the court. |
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An object or idea that stands for something bigger than itself.
ex. A bald eagle is a symbol for liberty and freedom. |
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when an author uses language that appeal to the five senses (touch, taste, feel, smell, hear) to help a reader picture what is being described
ex. The sweet warm smell of the cinnamon on the apple pie filled the air. |
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an exaggeration to make a point
Ex. Mr. Capers is almost 500 years old! |
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a word that is spelled as it sounds.
Ex. Whack! Tweet Boing |
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Saying something and meaning the opposite (sarcasm).
Ex. Saying, "That was graceful" when someone falls. |
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When the reader or audience knows something that a character does not.
ex. When we know where the killer is hiding, in a scary movie, and the victim does not know. |
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When the author makes you believe one thing and then the opposite happens. (a good twist at the end!)
Ex. A cop movie where the bad guy turns out good and the cop turns out to be the enemy. |
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| The sequence (order) of events in a story. |
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