| A | B |
| symbol | deeper meaning of an object |
| alliteration | repeating of vowel sounds |
| personification | attributing human actions to a nonhuman object |
| metaphor | comparing two unlike things |
| simile | comparing two unlike things using the words like, as, than, or resembles |
| imagery | using words to paint a picture |
| parody | imitating usually with humor |
| pun | a play on words |
| irony | opposite of what is expected |
| theme | main idea of a story |