POETIC DEVICES

MAKING FLASHCARDS
Activity:(IN PAIRS)

1 Copy the words from the

2 Use your dictionary to find the meanings of each word, and write the definition beside each
word.

3 Write your own example of each device

4 Glue your grid to a piece of soft card and cut along the grid lines

5 On the reverse side of each card, write the definition you have found for each card.

6 Once you have made them, test your partner by holding up a flashcard and seeing if they can
remember what is written on the other side.

METAPHOR SIMILE RHYME

ONOMATOPEIA PERSONIFICATION ALLITERATION

ASSONANCE IMAGERY REPETITION