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15 Literary and Sound Devices To Know You will read examples of these in Out of the Dust.

is a word that imitates the sound it represents. ONOMATOPOEIA is a word that imitates the sound it represents. Examples: crunch zap tick-tock whoosh

is when a writer gives human qualities to animals or objects. PERSONIFICATION is when a writer gives human qualities to animals or objects. Examples: My car drank the gasoline in one gulp. The cat laughed. The newspaper headline glared at me.

ALLITERATION is the repetition of the same consonant sound in words occurring near one another. Examples: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. Sally sells seashells by the seashore.

SYMBOLISM is using an object or action that means something more than its literal meaning. Examples: Pink symbolizes the fight against breast cancer. The Statue of Liberty symbolizes freedom.

reveals a truth which at first seems contradictory. PARADOX reveals a truth which at first seems contradictory. Examples: He was cowardly and brave at the same time. When you win all the time, you lose.

is an obvious exaggeration or overstatement. HYPERBOLE is an obvious exaggeration or overstatement. Examples: I’m so hungry I could eat the entire buffet at Golden Corral right now!

SIMILE is an expression comparing one thing to another using the words “like” or “as” Examples: He ran like a cat, lightly and quietly. Her blue mood passed as quickly as an afternoon rain shower.

METAPHOR is a comparison of two unlike things without using the words “like” or “as” Examples: He was a statue, waiting to hear the news. She was a mother hen, trying to take care of everyone around her.

ALLUSION is a casual reference to a famous historical or literary figure or event. Examples: If it doesn’t stop raining, I’m going to build an ark. My sister has so many pets I’m going to call myself Old McDonald.

is when a writer invokes the five senses. IMAGERY is when a writer invokes the five senses. Examples: The smell reminded him of rotting tomatoes. The fence was uneven, like baby teeth growing awkwardly in. (also a simile!)

IDIOM is an expression with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the words. Examples: I got cold feet before my big date = I was nervous My boss gave me the green light = My boss said yes

is the juxtaposition of two opposite terms. OXYMORON is the juxtaposition of two opposite terms. Examples: a peaceful war a generous tightwad dark sunshine

EUPEHEMISM is a polite word or phrase used in place of one that may be too direct, unpleasant, or embarrassing. Examples: pass away = die vertically challenged = short

is an expression that has lost its power or originality from overuse. CLICHÉ is an expression that has lost its power or originality from overuse. Examples: talking a mile a minute quiet as a mouse easy as pie

is a humorous play on words, often involving double meanings PUN is a humorous play on words, often involving double meanings Examples: There was a shootout in the Gap. There were many casual- tees. A man stole a case of soap from the corner store. He made a clean getaway.