Literary Devices: Figurative Language.

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Literary Devices: Figurative Language

A comparison of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as.” “I love you like a love song, baby!” I am as hungry as a horse. She’s as cute as a button. Run like the wind! Simile

A comparison of two unlike things in which no comparison word is used. “You are my shining star!” “You are my sunshine!” “My heart is on fire!” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uoSBVNUO2LU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB0HrNdqJKQ Metaphor

Personification Giving an object, animal, or idea human qualities. The stars dance across the sky. “I get a thousand hugs from ten thousand lightening bugs.” The waves tickle my toes. Personification

Words that mimic the sounds they describe or imitate. Onomatopoeia

Hyperbole An exaggerated statement. My backpack weighs a ton. Sean had the best day ever! You have a million sweaters in your closet! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks3bMXnfNPw Hyperbole

Repetition of the same sounds or of the same kinds of sounds at the beginning of words I am as hungry as a horse. Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore. Pretty Polly Pointer painted pastel plates purple, pink, and puce. Alliteration