Figures of speech in literature – metaphors and similes I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud (By William Wordsworth) “I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.” June Monday Metaphor As he looked down at the street he saw a sea of umbrellas. Tuesday Puns Two fish are in a tank. One says to the other, “Err...so how do you drive this thing?” Wednesday Sayings Don’t wash your dirty linen in public. Thursday Simile Her cheeks were as red as rubies. Friday Personification Thunder grumbled and raindrops reported for duty. Monday Onomatopoeia The hail pattered on the tin roof. Tuesday Alliteration Jenny jumped for joy. Wednesday Irony Titanic, which was advertised as "100% unsinkable", sank on its maiden voyage. Thursday Oxymoron We laughed and cried through the tragic comedy. Friday Euphemism “Look out! Here comes you-know-who!” Monday Metaphor Work with Joe until you know the ropes. Tuesday Puns I went to buy some camouflage trousers yesterday but couldn't find any.
Figures of speech in literature – metaphors and similes I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud (By William Wordsworth) “I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.” June Monday Metaphor As he looked down at the street he saw a sea of umbrellas. Tuesday Puns Two fish are in a tank. One says to the other, “Err...so how do you drive this thing?” Wednesday Sayings Don’t wash your dirty linen in public. Thursday Simile Her cheeks were as red as rubies. Friday Personification Thunder grumbled and raindrops reported for duty. Monday Onomatopoeia The hail pattered on the tin roof. Tuesday Alliteration Jenny jumped for joy. Wednesday Irony Titanic, which was advertised as "100% unsinkable", sank on its maiden voyage. Thursday Oxymoron We laughed and cried through the tragic comedy. Friday Euphemism “Look out! Here comes you-know-who!” Monday Metaphor Work with Joe until you know the ropes. Tuesday Puns I went to buy some camouflage trousers yesterday but couldn't find any.
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