Examples Flashcards
The ominous clouds loomed on the horizon, hinting at the storm to come.
Foreshadowing
The bacon sizzled on the hot skillet.
Onomatopoeia
The broken mirror represented her shattered dreams.
Symbolism
The angry storm pounded on the roof.
Personification
The fresh scent of pine filled the air, mingling with the crisp cold of winter.
Imagery
He was as brave as a lion.
Simile
The dove is often a symbol of peace.
Symbolism
The wild winds whipped through the willows.
Alliteration
The lifeguard drowned at the beach.
Irony
I’m so hungry I could eat a horse.
Hyperbole
As she looked at the old photograph, memories of the past came flooding back.
Flashback
The trees whispered secrets to each other.
Personification
The golden rays of the sun bathed the valley in warmth.
Imagery
She didn’t know it yet, but her decision would change everything.
Foreshadowing
Her heart is a cold iron
Metaphor
She cried rivers of tears.
Hyperbole
A fire station burned down.
Irony
The world is a stage, and we are merely players.
Metaphor
The lighthearted tone made the story enjoyable and fun to read
Tone
The gloomy setting created a mood of despair.
Mood
He remembered his childhood days, playing carefree in the fields.
Flashback
The night was as dark as coal.
Simile
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
Alliteration
The cheerful music set a mood of celebration.
Mood
The bees buzzed angrily around the hive.
Onomatopoeia
The tone was somber, reflecting the gravity of the situation.
Tone
