Stylistic Techniques Quick Check
1. Alliteration: The repetition of initial consonant sounds in words close to each other, such as "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
2. Simile: A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as," such as "Her smile is as bright as the sun."
3. Metaphor: A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as," such as "The world is a stage."
4. Hyperbole: Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally, such as "I could eat a horse."
5. Imagery: A literary technique that uses descriptive language to create a mental picture for the reader, appealing to the senses.