Duplicate of Poetic Devices

Sweet. Heat. Neat. Complete.

"The sun smiled at us."

Comparing two things using like or as

"Sally sells seashells down by the seashore."

"You are a gem."

Descriptive writing that creates an image in the reader's mind

Words like cat, rat, hat, bat, sat

The repetition of initial consonant sounds (the Wicked Witch of the West)

Giving an object or idea human or animal like characteristics

"We bleed green."

The chair creaked and moaned as the larger man sat down.

Time goes by like the grains of sand slipping through your fingers.

"The tree bark was rough against her skin."

This world is a jungle.

BANG! Snap. BOOM. Zip!

The buttery smell of popcorn filled the kitchen, as the music in the living room blared.

Lines of a poem or song grouped together

"Cathy created a cute collection of crafty collectables."

Comparison between two things without using like or as