My Life in Literary Devices by Q Witzel

Flashback

qmarlynnw — 2025-05-08 19:15:59 UTC

I was sitting on the couch in my house, then I think back to the moment I was most excited, most happy, when the world stopped for a few seconds as the crowd erupted around us. Everything led up to this moment on the volleyball court. The cheers of happiness swarmed us as we all celebrated our win.

Simile

qmarlynnw — 2025-05-08 19:16:47 UTC

When my family and I went to Mexico, we went on an excursion and saw iguanas as big as cats and structures that looked like sky scrapers. It was really fun to walk around and enjoy my time with my family, but it was as hot as a sauna which made us very sweaty

Imagery

qmarlynnw — 2025-05-08 19:17:49 UTC

The birds chirping in song together blend in with the slow hum of the water as the wind blows to make small waves of movement. The sound of kids laughter fills the air as me and my sisters paddle board towards the glow of the sunset just beyond the floating dock.

Hyperbole

qmarlynnw — 2025-05-08 19:18:30 UTC

A few days ago, Kyra and I were tanning in my backyard on a very hot day. Since the UV was high, we both burnt to a crisp! Now we know we should always wear sunscreen even when we don't think we need to!

Alliteration

qmarlynnw — 2025-05-08 19:19:19 UTC

My dad loves fishing! When we go up to the cottage in Huntsville, the first thing he wants to do is grab his fishing rod, cast it into the freshwater, and find a fat fish to brag to his friends.

Onomatopoeia

qmarlynnw — 2025-05-08 19:20:11 UTC

My dog lays down on the back deck, hearing and examining all the different things around her. She can hear the bees buzzing around looking for flowers, the birds chirping as they fly overhead, and the sounds a cars breaks screeching in the distance.

Metaphor

qmarlynnw — 2025-05-08 19:20:57 UTC

The water is a blanket wrapping itself around the log as the waves push up and forward. When the tide falls back, the water holds onto the log trying to pull it back into the depths of the water to join together and become one.