| A | B |
| example of allusion | Hoodwinked referred to famous movies and stories |
| example of allegory | Masque of Red Death |
| example of understatement | "My it's warm in the desert." |
| example of hyberbole | I'm so hungry I could eat a horse! |
| example of symbolism | dove stands for peace; heart stands for love |
| example of simile | My teacher is like an angel. |
| example of metaphor | My teacher is the devil. |
| example of personfication | The sun is smiling today. |
| example of paradox | A little learning is a dangerous thing. |