| A | B |
| Simile | Compaing two dissmilar items using the words, "like" or "as" |
| Metaphor | Compaing two dissmilar items using the words, "like" or "as" |
| Personification | Giving inanimate object or intangible concepts the attributes of a person |
| Imagery | creates word pictures or snapshots of images in the readers mind |
| Description | To represent or delineate by a picture, figure or the written word |
| Epic Simile | A simile that is written with much greater detail, is more vivid and oftern extended |
| Analogy | Comparison of two things for the purpose of clarification or explanation |
| Comparison | An examination in order to note differences and similarities |
| Conceit | An elaborate metaphore or analogy that extends for several lines or is made up of several sentences |