The repetition of initial sounds in words.

The use of sounds pleasing to the ear.

The repetition of the same vowel sound in a line of poetry.

The sounds of words that mimic the sound to which it refers

A reference to a popular work.

The repetition of identical consonant sounds – internal and external.

The repetition of the same vowel sound in a line of poetry.

The use of sounds that are unpleasant to the ear.

The use of sounds pleasing to the ear.

Exaggeration, usually extreme.

The sounds of words that mimic the sound to which it refers.

Exaggeration, usually extreme.

A word picture that appeals to the reader’s senses and imagination.

A reference to a popular work.

When words mean the opposite of what is stated, or an unexpected situation.

A unique word choice by the author.

Exaggeration, usually extreme.

a comparison between two unlike things (that does not use like or as

understatement used for humour.

A word picture that appeals to the reader’s senses and imagination.

a play on words, usually humourous.

When words mean the opposite of what is stated, or an unexpected situation.

Two or more extreme opposites placed side by side.

understatement used for humour.

A comparison between two unlike things using “like” or “as.”

understatement used for humour.

A poet’s message about the topic within a poem.

a comparison between two unlike things (that does not use like or as

The emotion with which something is said.

the substitution of an attribute or feature to the name of the object.