F451 Literary Devices Identification

A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other.

"Time is a thief."

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a visual representation in the reader's mind.

"The golden sun set behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the valley."

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

"Her smile was as bright as the sun."

A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts.

"The wind whispered through the trees."

A phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

"It's raining cats and dogs."