Literary Devices

Simile

 The young athlete looked as strong as ox.

 The labourer remained busy at work all day long and slept like a log that night.
 The water well was as dry as a bone.

Metaphor

 The wind was a howling wolf.

 Mary's eyes were fireflies.
 The ballerina was a swan, gliding across the stage.

Symbol

 Broken mirrors can represent an unhappy union or a separation.

 Clock symbolize a looming deadline or the inevitability of change.
 Wedding ring symbolize marriage and commitment between two people.

Personification

 He did not realize that opportunity was knocking at his door.

 The bees played hide and seek with the flowers as they buzzed from one place to
another.
 The flowers waltzed in the gentle breeze.

Hyperbole

 The weather was so hot that literally everything was on fire.

 The minister told the guest that the couple's friendship was deeper than the sea, and
sweeter than honey.
 The boy was dying to get a new school bag.

Alliteration

 Becky's beagle barked and bayed, becoming bothersome for Billy.

 Alice's aunt eat apples and acorns around August.
 Sarah's seven sister slept soundly in sand.

Imagery

 The pot was a red as tongue after a cherry flavored ring pop.
  The sunset was the most gorgeous they'd ever seen;the clouds were edged with pink
and gold.
 After eating the curry, his breath reeked of garlic.

Irony

 Bill Gates winning a computer.

 A marriage counselor files for divorce.
 A fire station burns down.

Site Some Effective Strategies in Teaching Poetry

1. Teaching Poetry is interesting if it is uses different teaching methods and style.

 Explain about poetry. It is important to discuss about the meaning and elements of
poetry. With this, they will gain ideas about it.
 Give examples, illustration and read. It is helpful because they will notice it and practice
reading the poem.
 Choose titles or poem that is suited to their interest. Always finds interesting topic to
discuss it teach to them so they will become active.
 Teach them the correct pronunciation and comprehension of text. It is also necessary
that they will know how to read it right and how to interpret the given text.

Site Some Effective Strategies in Teaching Prose

1. Prose is a broad word of literary piece. But it is very interesting to read.

 Discuss them all about prose. After that, give examples of prose.
 Find interesting story or literary work related to a prose. It is boring to read for students,
but if you engaged them to the topic, they will be more active.
 Share your experience and real life scenario. It is easy for them to understand and
comprehend.
 Teach them how to write a story and on how to write correct construction of grammar.
 Integrate different teaching styles. Your teaching and learning process is effective if you
will use different method/strategies. The leaners can explore their thoughts and
visualize the story to read.