Compares two things using like or as. This is used to describe something and gives you a visual quickly.
The lie formed like a blister on his lips. Means: he lied and it was ugly. Her heart was like a shattered light bulb. Means: she was heart-broken. XZnFl4&feature=player_detailpage
Compares two things without like or as. Calls one thing the other. It say it IS the other. This is used to describe and emphasize how similar the two are.
That guy is a motor mouth. Means that guy is never quiet That athlete is a powerhouse. Means the athlete is strong =player_detailpage&v=T3E9Wjbq44E =player_detailpage&v=T3E9Wjbq44E
This is giving human characteristics to non-human things. It is used to make something feel more alive.
The camera hates me. Means: I take an awful picture. Technology is out to get me! Means: I can’t get it to work when I want it to.
Exaggeration, over the top. It is used to make something dramatic and funny.
Sounds like a herd of buffalo! Working like a dog! She’s madder than an old wet hen! I bit off more than I can chew! le-examples.html le-examples.html
These are common sayings in our language that aren’t literal. We use them to sound more casual, to exaggerate, compare, or visualize.
It’s raining cats and dogs Two peas in a pod
A word that makes a sound as you say it. This is used to create sound in the poem and make it more exciting and realistic.
The water gurgled down the drain. The little kid slurped his soup. The noisy chicken clucked her head off!
These are words in a row that begin with the same sound. This creates sound in a poem and highlights certain phrases.
Sally Sold seven sea shells at the sea shore. The crazy cat climbed up the crooked cable.
This creates visuals in your mind. It helps you feel like you are there and you are experiencing what is in the story.
The sun was shining on the sea, Shining with all his might: He did his very best to make The billows smooth and bright - And this was odd, because it was The middle of the night.
The feeling the poem gives off when you read it. This is used to make you feel a certain way to experience the poem.
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This is the beat of the poem—created by syllables. This is used to create sound in the poem and it can affect the mood, too.
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These are words that have the same end sound. Look at the last word in a line. This creates sound and highlights certain words/ideas.
Rose-nose-goes Bryce-rice-nice Hat-vat-sat
This is the pattern of rhyme in the last word in each line. This creates a consistent sound and can affect the mood and rhythm.
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Repeating a word or phrase over and over. used to emphasized a particular point OR to making a poem easier to memorize.