Poetic+Devices

Definition- A statement that shouldn't be taken seriously since it is extremely exaggerated Example- She's as big as a whale. Definition- When 2 or more words begin with the same letter Example- Kate kicks kids. Definition- A pattern of words that have similar sounds Example- I had a cat, he was fat, he often wore a hat. Definition- Where a comparison is made between two unlike things Example- Time is a thief Definition- Comparison between 2 different things, in order to show similarity Example- He's as dumb as a doornail. Definition- Word or phrase that is used more than once Example- I like cats because they are nice, I like cats because they are soft, I like cats because they are cute and I like cat because they are lovely. Definition- Objects, animals and ideas have human qualities Example- The wind howled Definition- A reference to a person, place, or event Example- Shoot hoops like Michael. Definition- A more kind way of saying something that one could consider harsh. Example- You're not fat, you're big boned. Definition- Something described so well that you can clearly imagine it. Example- The sunset melted into the horizon, with shades of purple, red, orange and yellow. Definition- One thing is said, yet the opposite meaning is intended Example- (Failing a class) Your mother must be so proud of you. Definition- The act of misusing words. Example- He was a man of great statue. (Stature would be the proper word to use) Definition- Using words to imitate sounds. Example- Woof, meow, bang, sizzle. Definition- Words with opposite meanings. Example- pretty ugly, good grief, bitter-sweet Definition- Making fun of people or things by using sarcasm, irony and other things of that nature Example- When your fat soccer coach makes you run laps, and you yell at him "Let's see you do it first". Definition- Comparison using like or as Example- Mysterious as the dark side of the moon Definition- Something that stands for something else Example- He gave her a rose, as a symbol of his love for her. Definition- Main idea or the moral Example- The theme in the portable phonograph was to preserve humanity.
 * Hyperbole
 * Alliteration
 * Rhythm & Rhyme
 * Metaphor
 * Analogy
 * Repetition
 * Personification
 * Allusion
 * Euphemism
 * Imagery
 * Irony
 * Malapropism
 * Onomatopoeia
 * Oxymoron
 * Satire
 * Simile
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 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Theme