Literary Devices

“Food?” Chris inquired, popping out of his seat like a toaster strudel.

Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was Manny Pacquiao's Achille's Heel.

What is the key word we are looking for in a Metaphor phrase?

__________ is when the author gives the reader clues about what is going to happen later.

Because of his dedication to baseball, Derek would be rewarded in more ways than one.

Denotation is ___________.

Which of the following can an author allude to in a story?

The Japanese Maple Tree's leaves were glowing bright red.

Connotation is ____________________.

Which of the following is a comparison between two unlike objects WITHOUT using like or as?

Lebron James is as cool as the other side of the pillow.

The exterior of Allianz Arena was so bright you could see if from outer space.

While Alabama was favored by 24 points, Auburn would win an epic upset, winning 38-13.

That chocolate filled doughnut was staring at me from across the room.

__________ is the use of extreme exaggeration to make a point or overemphasize.

__________ is when we expect one thing to happen, but the complete opposite ends up happening.

_____ is using details/description to create a sensory experience for the reader.

Which of the following is a comparison between two unlike objects using LIKE or AS?

Joel would be in for a rude awakening as soon as his parents discovered the broken crystal egg.

What lit device does the author use to reference something famous with no additional details?

That ball really jumped off Aaron Judge's bat; he hit that ball a long ways.

Michel Jordan jumps so high he can touch the moon.

"Boy that ol' truck sure is a lemon," said Tucker after Dale's truck had broken down again.

What literary device does an author use to give non-living objects living qualities?