Santacaterina Literary devices terms

Metaphor

A comparison of two things NOT using saying one is another thing

Personification

The act of giving human characteristics to non-living objects

Allusion

An expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly - and no explanation

Imagery

Very descriptive details that appeal to our senses

Paradox

An absurd or contradictory statement that is actually true

Anecdote

A short amusing or personal story about a real incident

Rhetorical Question

A question not meant to be answered - has an obvious answer

Repetition

Intentionally using a word/phrase two or more times for a desired effect

Analogy

A comparison of two things but provides more details or explanations, usually contains a simile or metaphor

Idiom

Word or phrase that means something different from its literal meaning

Simile

A comparison of two things using “like” or “as” “her eyes are like sunshine”

Hyperbole

A gross exaggeration