Metaphor
A figure of speech founded on resemlance eg. Man is a Fox
Hypebole
Exaggeration; a figure of speech exceeding truth
Onomatapoeia
The formation of words by imitation of sounds eg. Ruff (a dog's bark), Muck
Simile
A figure of speech consisting in likening one thing to another. He ran as fast as lightening
Personification
When you make a thing, idea or an animal do something only humans do. eg. The wind howls
Alliteration
is the repition of inital consonant sounds in two or more neighbouring words or syllables eg. peter piper picked a peck of pickled peppers
Foreshadowing
The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later on in the story
Imagery
description that appeals to the senses (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste)
Allusion
a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art
Symbolism
the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities eg. Dove reprents peace