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Literary Devices
| Term | Definition | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onomatopeia | The sound of the word imitates the actual sound | hiss, zoom, scratch. purr | |
| Personification | Applying animal or human attributes to inanimate objects | The fog comes like little cat feet and sits lurking over the harbor | |
| Simile | A comparison where one thing is said to be LIKE or AS another | Joy is like rain | |
| Allliteration | A series of words that begin with the same sound | The snake slithered slowly | |
| Metaphor | A comparison where one thing is said to BE another | Her eyes were pools of liquid gold |