Literary Devices

Jack and Luke were statues as they listened to the wind whoosh and whisper in their ears.

A comparison in which two things are directly compared

Laura is a diamond, shining bright and beautiful.

Magnificent, marvelous Malandy marched through the room.

The use of words to imitate the sounds they describe

The chatty Cathys chirped, chatted, cackled and then chatted some more.

Declan is a tree, standing tall and proud.

Mrs. Zilinek and Ms. Phannemiller cry rivers of tears when their students don't listen!

Figure of speech involving a comparison between unlike things using like or as

Jill is like a diamond; her personality shines and sparkles.

Putting two contradictory words together

Robin loves to read and draw!

BOOM! BANG! CRASH!!! Nicholas threw his books down and stormed out of the room.

This is a bittersweet question because it's the last, but boy did we have fun!

The crackle and sizzle of the fire were comforting to Lucas as he curled up beside it.

A figure of speech involving exaggeration

Giving human qualities to animals or objects

Kevin and Kieran have a million things to do today!

The repetition of the initial consonant

Olivia tried to act naturally, but just couldn't!

It took Ben a million hours to get his homework done.

Matthew felt like he was alone in the crowd.

Mahin is as tall as a tree.

The three tenors tentatively tried to talk during the teacher's lesson.

Joseph's chair pocket moaned as he put in yet another textbook.