Literary

Devices
 LITERARY DEVICES

refers to techniques that writers and poets

use to create meaning, convey emotions, and
enhance the beauty of language in their
works.
 ASSONANCE
MEANING EXAMPLE
the repetition of the A noisy noise
same vowel sound annoys an oyster.
in words
 ALLITERATION
MEANING EXAMPLE
the repetition of initial He's the tutor who
letter in successive tooted a flute;
words for effect Just smile, speak and
serve.
 CONSONANCE
MEANING EXAMPLE
the repetition of the The bad dog dug a
same consonant deep hole.
sound in words
 ONOMATOPOEIA
MEANING EXAMPLE
the use of a word that I hear the buzz of busy
imitates the sound it bees.
represents
 CLICHÉ
MEANING EXAMPLE
a word or phrase that No pain, no gain;
has become overly Don't worry, be happy.
familiar or used often
 RHYME
MEANING EXAMPLE
the repetition of The cat in the hat,
similar sounds at the Wore a big red hat.
end of two or more
words
 HYPERBOLE
MEANING EXAMPLE
the use of I'm so hungry I could
exaggeration for eat a horse.
emphasis
 SIMILE
MEANING EXAMPLE
Making comparison She was as graceful as
between two unlike a swan.
things using "like" or
"as"
 METAPHOR
MEANING EXAMPLE
Making comparison Her eyes were shining
between two unlike stars.
things without using
"like" or "as"
 PERSONIFICATION
MEANING EXAMPLE
Giving human The wind whispered
characteristics to non- secrets in my ear.
human things
ACTIVITY
Instruction: Identify lines in the song which uses
literary devices. You have 20 minutes to do this
activity. Do it in a 1/2 crosswise.
For example: RHYME
I've bought a pair of sandals,
Such pretty red sandals.