Analogy

a comparison of two things to point out similarities

conceit

an extended metaphor; comparison extending throughout a poem, paragraph, or section of a work

figurative language

the opposite of literal language, not meant to be taken literally

hyperbole

extreme exaggeration

metaphor

making an implied comparison without like or as or other such words

Oxymoron

when apparently contradictory terms are grouped together and suggest a paradox

personification

giving human like qualities to object

simile

using words such as like or as to compare

symbol

something that represents or stands for something else

Dramatic irony

when the reader knows valuable information that a character does not know

Irony

reversal of expected outcome

Parody

a humorous imitation of serious literary work or form

Sarcasm

a mocking, ironic and or bitter remark

Satire

the use of language to criticize humanity fault, uses techniques like over exaggeration and humor, ridicule, societies failings

Situational irony

when the plot takes a direction that the reader did not expect

Verbal irony

saying the opposite of what one means

Auditory imagery

language/words appealing to the sense of sound/hearing

Choleric

medieval bodily humor, example anger

Gustatory imagery

language or images appealing to the sense of taste

Kinesthetic imagery

language or images which indicate movement

Melancholy

medieval bodily humor example sadness, depression

olfactory imagery

language or images appealing to the sense of smell

Phlegmatic

medieval bodily humor example dullness

Sanguine

medieval, bodily humor, example energetic cheerful positive

Sensory imagery

language that appeals to the senses

Tactile imagery

languages, or images which appeal to the sense of touch your feeling