Literary Terms By: Stephi W.
A Dark and Stormy Night
Simile- comparing 2 different things not meant to be taken literally.
An apprehensive night crawled slowly by like a wounded snake. The night was as slow as a wounded snake. www.hdwallpapersarena.com
Metaphor- Something that is said to be something else that isn't meant to be taken literally.
The Cossack was the cat; he was the mouse. General Zaroff (The Cossack) was chasing him like a cat chases a mouse. sharethesepictures.blogspot.com
Personification- Making an object seem like it is alive.
A cold wind rushed up the staircase. the wind blew up the staircase. blogs.telegraph.co.uk
Simile
Dumb as a dog he listened, and he heard the robber say- He listened to the robber and he wasn't very smart. animal.discovery.com
Metaphor
When the moon is a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas, The sky is cloudy and the moon is full. www.flickr.com
Personification
In the brightness of the wintry sun next morning as it streamed over the breakfast table he laughed at his fears. The sun was shining on the table as Mr.White dismissed his fears. www.sagaxexpeditions.com
Simile
His face burnt like a brand. His face was burnt. wesleying.org
Metaphor
The road was a gypsy's ribbon looping the purple moor. The road looked like a ribbon. www.sepco-solarlighting.com
Personification
His eyes were hollows of madness. His eyes looked like they were crazy. dark.pozadia.org