"Slowly and carefully, the tiny mouse crept across the field."

"In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines lived twelve little girls in two straight lines."

"Through the tunnel and up the hill, Mr. Gumpy's motor car went."

What technique is being used here? "the CAT in the HAT"

"On a leaf, in the light of the moon, a little egg lay."

"Fierce and ferocious, the dragon breathed flames."

What language device is used here? "The big, bold, brilliant sun was setting, and the sea was smooth and cool."

"Under a tree in the meadow, a little brown rabbit saw a butterfly."

What technique is used here? "It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like 'What about lunch?'"

What device is being used here? "Thump! Thump! Down the stairs came the giant."

"The sun did not shine. It was too wet to play. So we sat in the house all that cold, cold, wet day." - The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seuss

"Quietly and stealthily, the cat stalked its prey."

"Quickly and eagerly, the children tore open their presents."