Literary Terms by: Caitlyn B
A Dark and Stormy Night
Simile: A comparison of 2 objects using the words like or as.
dumb as a dog, he listened. Comparing a dumb dog and someone who looks like that while listening. mike.peay.us
Metaphor: a comparison of two objects without using like or as.
the wind was a torrent of darkness This is a comparison between wind and a torrent of darkness www.wallsave.com
Personification: When you take an object and give it human like qualities.
He struggled up to the surface and tried to cry out, but the wash from the speeding yacht slapped him in the face. www.123rf.com
Smile
the 20 people sit like stone images Comparing how people sat to stone images. www.masterfile.com
Metaphor
He had the eye of a vulture. Comparing his eye to a vulture. www.alchemymetalwear.com
Personification
When the Monkey's paw moves like a snake after the first wish Saying the monkeys paw is like an actual snake. hdhut.blogspot.com
Simile
As I wished it twisted in my hands like a snake. This is saying his hand was twisted LIKE a snake. galleryoftattoosnow.com
Metaphor
The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas. This is comparing how the moon was to a ghostly galleon. www.flickr.com -
Personification
Death in approaching him had stalked with his black shadow before him and enveloped the victim. usahitman.com