Literary Devices with Examples

_____ is defined as a figure of speech in which a person, situation, word, or object is used to represent another thing

"Goodness," said Sally, "there must be a billion oysters down there!"

The man looked wonderfully evil.

"I see the bodies slowly swayin', Movin' side to side" -Beast Within by In This Moment

The birds were as white as blank paper

Which literary device alludes to or warns about a future event before it happens?

Romeo's choice to kill himself because he believes Juliet is dead when the audience knows she is alive is an example of

Drip... Drip... Drip...

The man moved pianos his whole life, and had a real talent for it. Shame he was crushed by one in the end.

The wind whispered through the trees.

The warm, golden sun shone down on the calm, quiet sea.

Which is not a type of conflict?

Walking to the principal's office, he felt like David facing Goliath.

Romeo stating that "It is the east, and Juliet is the sun" is an example of...

The furious winds blew across the plains

The Hunger Games shows how violence can be used to control people. This is an example of a...

After spilling her morning tea on her white silk blouse, Samantha mumbled, "This day couldn't be off to a better start."