English

Alliteration

The repetition of a sound at the beginning of words in a sentence, like "Ted tipped Tod ten dollars."

Sibilance

A specific form of alliteration using the S sound, as in "Saul saw the setting Sun."

Assonance

Repetition of vowel sounds in words, similar to alliteration, e.g., "monotone."

Onomatopoeia

Using words to imitate sounds, such as 'BOOM' for an explosion.

Simile

Comparing two things using 'like' or 'as,' like "The man was as small as a rat."

Metaphor

Directly likening two things figuratively, as in "That test was a killer."

Personification

Giving human-like qualities to non-human entities, like "The tree groaned in the wind."

Rule of Three

Using groups of three for emphasis or impact, as in "He had blown up a farm, destroyed a library, and nearly killed the mayor."

Inferences

Drawing conclusions based on implicit evidence and connections, like inferring a trip to the beach from a checklist.