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“The thunder growled angrily.” → What device?
Personification
“Her eyes were oceans of mystery.” → What device?
Metaphor
“The wind whispered through the trees.” → What device?
Personification + Alliteration
“He was as sly as a fox.” → What device?
Simile
How does the metaphor “her eyes were oceans of mystery” affect the way the reader sees her character?
Suggests depth, secrets, and something vast or unknowable
What effect does the personification in “the wind whispered through the trees” create?
Gives nature a gentle, eerie presence, contributing to mood and atmosphere
Why might a writer describe thunder as “growling”?
Makes it threatening, animalistic, and conveys danger or anger of nature
“The city never sleeps.” Identify the device and explain its effect.
Personification – conveys busyness and constant activity of the city
“His words were bullets, tearing through her confidence.” Identify and explain.
Metaphor – shows the cruelty and violence of his speech, intensifying emotional impact
“The silence echoed louder than words.” Identify and explain.
Paradox or Oxymoron – emphasises tension, highlights how silence can be powerful and unsettling
“The night wrapped its arms around the village.” Identify and explain.
Personification – makes the night feel protective but also possibly suffocating, shaping mood
“Hope is the thing with feathers.” Identify and explain.
Metaphor – compares hope to a bird, suggesting fragility but also freedom and endurance
“The flames devoured the house.” Identify and explain.
Personification – conveys speed, violence, and destruction, making the fire seem alive and dangerous
“Her laughter was music to his ears.” Identify and explain.
Metaphor – shows joy and delight, suggesting her laugh is beautiful and comforting
“He carried the weight of the world on his shoulders.” Identify and explain.
Hyperbole/Metaphor – exaggerates his burden, showing he feels immense responsibility or stress
“Time is a thief.” Identify and explain.
Metaphor – suggests time steals life’s moments, highlighting loss and inevitability
