Reading: Literary Elements

This is an example of a simile.

"My hair never obeys barrettes or bands" is an example of:

Figurative Language/ literary elements are used to enhance stories.

Writing that describes the five senses (what something looks like, smells like, feels like, etc).

Giving non-living things human-like qualities is called:

He is like the moon.

Comparing two things using "like" or "as" is called

"Heart made of stone" is an example of a metaphor.

An allusion is a reference to an outside source. Ex: mentioning Romeo in a book as a reference to Shakespeare's play.

Betty has bright, shimmering red hair that glistens and glows in the sun.

He is a light.

The cuddly cat Carla was cute!

The students sat silently during the state STAAR practice test.

"Cold as ice" is an example of a simile.

Personification is giving human beings animal characteristics, such as "she stunk like a skunk".

Throughout Dear Martin, referencing to "Martin" (Dr. MLK) is an example of

"She is the color of laundry soap" is an example of a metaphor:

An exaggeration or overstatement is called:

Repetition of the same letter or sound with two or more consecutive words is called:

"It took a million years to get home from the Chinese restaurant. I thought we would never make it."