Literary Devices

Metaphor

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comparison between two unlike things WITHOUT using like or as

A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as"

A figure of speech that combines opposite terms in a brief phrase

Placement of two things closely together to emphasize comparisons or contrasts

A word or phrase (including slang) used in everyday conversation but that is often inappropriate in formal writing (y'all, ain't)

a short and amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person to support a point

Anthropomorphism

Giving human characteristics or behavior to a god, animal, or object

Personification

Describing an object or animal is with human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes

An indirect, less offensive way of saying something that is considered unpleasant

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally