Metaphor
A comparison made without using ‘like’ or ‘as’.
Similie
A comparison made using ‘like’ or ‘as’ to create a vivid image.
Personification
A type of imagery in which non-human objects, animals or ideas are given human characteristics
Motif
Any repeated idea, theme or image that has a symbolic significance in the text.
Repetition
Words, phrases or ideas are repeated for effect.
Repetition
Words, phrases or ideas are repeated for effect.
Listing
A number of connected items written one after the other.
Alliteration
The repetition of the same sounds (mainly consonants) usually at the beginning of words.
Onomatopoeia
The sounds of words to express or underline their meaning.