Match the quotes with the literary devices they use.

All the world’s a stage. – Metaphor

She sells seashells by the seashore. – Alliteration

The pen is mightier than the sword. – Metaphor

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. – Antithesis

I have a dream. – Metaphor

The early bird catches the worm. – Idiom

Life is like a box of chocolates. – Simile

A picture is worth a thousand words. – Idiom

Time flies when you’re having fun. – Idiom

Love is a battlefield. – Metaphor

Actions speak louder than words. – Idiom

The road less traveled. – Metaphor

The wind whispered through the trees. – Personification

She’s as busy as a bee. – Simile

It’s raining cats and dogs. – Idiom

The sun smiled down on us. – Personification

You are the apple of my eye. – Metaphor

The silence was deafening. – Oxymoron

He has a heart of gold. – Metaphor

The stars danced in the night sky. – Personification

She’s a ray of sunshine. – Metaphor

The mountains stood tall and proud. – Personification

The sound of laughter filled the room. – Personification

The clouds were fluffy cotton balls. – Metaphor

Love is a fire that burns. – Metaphor

Her smile was as bright as the sun. – Simile

The moonlight danced on the water. – Personification

Match the quotes with the literary devices they use. part 2

Her words cut like a knife. – Simile

The music flowed like a river. – Simile

Happiness is a warm blanket. – Metaphor

Time is money. – Metaphor

His heart skipped a beat. – Idiom

The trees whispered secrets to each other. – Personification

The rain kissed the earth. – Personification

Her voice was like honey. – Simile

The wind howled through the night. – Personification

His words were like a sweet melody. – Simile

Love is a fragile flower. – Metaphor

The darkness swallowed us whole. – Personification

The room was deathly quiet. – Oxymoron

Her eyes were like shining stars. – Simile

The waves crashed against the shore. – Personification

The day dragged on like a snail. – Simile

The fire crackled and popped. – Onomatopoeia

The scent of the flowers filled the air. – Personification

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Finding and sharing wisdom that helps you better understand yourself and the world around you. Why quotes? Short phrases contain incredible power - they can inspire, support, give hope, or just make you smile.

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