A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or literary work.

An intentional and extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

Onomatopoeia

hyperbole

pun

A limited narrator only knows the thoughts and feelings of one character, which can create a more personal but limited perspective on the story.

juxtaposition

simile

A contrast between expectations and reality, often to create humor or highlight deeper truths.

repetition

... alliteration: The repetition of the same consonant sounds at the beginning of nearby words.

personification