Stylistic Devices Flashcards
(30 cards)
Peter Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers
Alliteration
“Let it be. Let it be. Let it be. Let it be. “ she whispered
Repitition
He had a Herculean task ahead of him
Allusion
The bees buzzed in the blooming garden
Onomatopoeia
Ger smile was as bright as the sun
Simile
The silence was deafening in the empty room
Oxymoron
Time is a thief that steals moments of joy
Metaphor
The dark clouds on the horizon hinted at the coming storm
Foreshadowing
I’ve told you a million times to clean your room
Hyperbole
The wind howled angrily through the night
Personification
The sly snake slithered silently
Alliteration
The plate crashed to the floor with a loud clang
Onomatopoeia
I will try. I will succeed. I will conquer
Repitition
This decision was waterloo moment
Allusion
The water sparkled like diamonds under the moonlight
Simile
It was a bittersweet victory for the team
Oxymoron
The world’s stage, and we are merely players
Metaphor
He hesitated before stepping into the room, as if sensing danger
Foreshadowing
She’s so hungry she could an eat an elphant
Hyperbole
The flowers danced gracefully in the breeze
Personification
Daring divers dove deep into the dark depths
Alliteration
Never give up, never back down, never stop fighting
Repetition
He heard the whoosh of the wind through the trees
Onomatopoeia
The betrayal felt like Caesar’s at the hands of Brutus
Allusion
