Literary Devices!

What is it called when you give human qualities to an object or animal ?

"Your teeth are like stars. They come out at night when they’re ready to bite." Which device?

In Transformers, the vehicles are able to talk and express feelings just like people. This is ...

"Stop and smell the roses" is an example of which device?

“Her dark, straight hair was as heavy as a wool blanket in the afternoon heat.” Which device?

"It's a piece of cake" is an idiom that means what ?

“I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.” This is an example of..

Language that causes people to imagine pictures in their mind is called what?

This is a figure of speech that juxtaposes elements that appear to be contradictory.

"She walked along the bright, green, dewy grass and smelled the fragrant roses"... is what device?

The most shoplifted book in America is the Bible. The true fact is an example of....

When Carrie Underwood sings, "I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights," she is making an...

"The smelly skunk slinked along the path" is an example of what?

"Betty bought some butter" is an example of what?

Figure of speech that makes a reference to a place, person, or event that happened in real life/book/movie is...

“Her smile was a twisted serpent.” This is an example of...

Allison is such a "Mother Teresa." She is always helping others. Which device?

Stop and smell the roses is an idiom that means what is everyday language?

"Cruel kindness" is an example of what two devices?

"Lightning danced across the sky, and the wind howled in the night." What device?

"The tires were screaming as the car sped around the corner" is an example of what device?

Alliteration that is used too much becomes a...

“Creeeak! Mona’s knee was beginning to give out. She had been posing for this artist for hours!” Which device?

"I am as hungry as a wolf" is an example of which device?

A comparison of two different things using like or as is a...

“When she lost her job she acted like Scrooge, and refused to buy anything that wasn’t necessary.” Which device?

"My house is a friend who protects me" is an example of ...

"Clearly misunderstood" is a great example of a....

"Hiss" is an example of...

"This house is a prison!" exclaimed Will Ferrell. What device was he using to make his point?

"The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees." Which device?

The image is an example of what device?

Good imagery in writing usually involves what senses?

"Sally was bent out of shape when the teacher assigned homework" is an example of

"Jumbo Shrimp" is a famous example of which device?

If I repeat the same sound 3-4 times in a sentence I might be....

"Buzzzzz............Creak! Crack ! Squeak!" are examples of....

"Her eyes sparkled like the stars" is an example of what device?

An extreme exaggeration could also be called...

Figurative language is defined as what?

"Freddie is a pig when he eats" is an example of ...

When something happens that is the opposite of what you'd expect, it is a form of...

"The door protested as it opened slowly" is an example of ...

"Snap ! Crackle! Pop!" from the famous Rice Krispies commercials is an example of ..

"Tony talks too much" is an example of...

"My backpack weighs 1,000 pounds" is an example of...

What does the idiom "fair weather friend" mean?

"My car’s headlights winked at me" is a great example of which device?

"It's raining cats and dogs" is an example of...

Which of the following is NOT an oxymoron?