 A comparison of two things using the word like or as  Ex: Her cheeks were as red as a rose  He was fierce like a lion

 Giving human-like characteristics to a non- living thing  Personification is when you assign the qualities of a person to something that isn't human or, in some cases, to something that isn't even alive  Ex: The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky.

 The star winked in the black sky.

 the formation of mental images, figures, or li kenesses of things, or of such images collectively (paints a vivid picture in the reader’s mind)  The green tress waved in the wind as the bright sunshine reflected off the clear, blue ocean. Vibrant fish moved quickly through the ocean.

 a figure of speech that makes a reference to a place, person, or something that happened. This can be real or imaginary and may refer to anything, including paintings, opera, folk lore, mythical figures, or religious manuscripts. The reference can be direct or may be inferred, and can broaden the reader’s understanding.

 Ex: “When she lost her job, she acted like a Scrooge, and refused to buy anything that wasn’t necessary.” Scrooge was an extremely stingy character from Charles Dickens’, A Christmas Carol.  Ex: “I was surprised his nose was not growing like Pinocchio’s.”

 using an object or action that means something more than its literal meaning.  Ex: In Elie Wiesel’s novel Night, night is used throughout the book to represent death, darkness, and loss of faith.

 Tone: Attitude towards the subject and audience implied in Literature  Ex: Mad, Romantic, Scared, Depressing, etc.  Mood: a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.  referred to as the atmosphere of a literary piece, as it creates an emotional situation that surrounds the readeratmosphere