1. Alliteration
When in a sentence sound of any letter which comes in the
beginning of the word is repeated then there is use of alliteration.
Raju brings himself to the bank of a bay.
He holds his head high.
2. Repetition
When in a sentence same word is repeated then there is use of
repetition.
Rain, rain go away.
Alone, alone, all alone
3. Personification
When in a sentence lifeless (inanimate) objects, animals birds,
plants, flowers etc or given the human qualities or they are described as human
beings then there is use of personification.
The waves are singing a song.
Stars danced in the sky.
4. Simile
When in a sentence as a direct comparison is made between two
objects of different kinds which have at least one point in common shown using
like or as then there is use of simile.
Kashmir is like a heaven of India.
The road lies like a shaped carpet.
5. Metaphor
When an indirect comparison is made in between two objects of
different kinds which have at least one point in common then there is use of
metaphor. There is no use of words like and as.
Seeds of moonlight.
The camel is the ship of the desert.
6. Onomatopoeia
When in a sentence, a word itself expresses sound then there is
use of onomatopoeia.
The dog's bhoo bhoo is creating noise.
The twittering of tiny birds is nice.
7. Inversion
When in a sentence words are not in a correct prose order (S+V+O)
then there is use of inversion.
But don't you quit.
In vain is the world play.
8. Hyperbole
When in a sentence a statement is made empathetic by
overstatement or exaggeration then there is use of hyperbole.
She wept a bucket full of tears.
I will bring for you the stars and moon if you wish.
9. Antithesis
When in a sentence the opposite words or ideas are used to side by
side then there is use of antithesis.
He wants to light the dark route.
It may be near when it seems a far.
10. Climax
When in a sentence ideas thoughts value importance qualities are
arranged in ascending order then there is use of climax.
She came she saw she conquered.
They enjoy liquor with dance and drums.
11. Anti-climax
When in a sentence ideas are presented in descending order then
there is use of anticlimax.
The soldier fights for glory and a Shilling a day.
He swears before sun moon and leaves.
12. Transferred Epithet
When in a sentence an adjective is transferred from its suitable noun to another noun then there is use of transferred epithet.
I passed three sleepless nights.
Veens shook her doubtful curls.
13. Paradox
When in a sentence self contradictory statements are made then
there is use of paradox.
Success is a failure turned inside out.
Her questions found their own answers.
The best teacher in school teaches least.
14. Euphemism
When in a sentence unpleasant facts are presented in a pleasant
form then there is use of Euphemism.
He is no more.
When I am gone away.
15. Synecdoche
When in a sentence a part is used to designate the whole or vice versa then there is use of Synecdoche.
More hands should be employed.
Give us our daily bread.
16. Apostrophe
When in a sentence a direct address is made to the lifeless
objects, plants, animals, birds, absent persons, God etc then there is use of
apostrophe.
O moon give me moonlight.
O God, save me.
17. Tautology
When in a sentence different words of same meaning are used for
the sake of force then there is use of tautology.
I have seen it with my own eyes.
I want to hear fairy tales and stories from him.
18. Irony
When in a sentence two opposite ideas or sentiments are put to
read equal then there is use of irony.
Wisdom shall die with you.
He is a thief but an honest man.
The house is lovely but it has no fresh air.
19. Pun
When in a sentence a word is used with the two minutes then there is
use of pun.
His knowledge of sound is not sound.
An ambassador is an honest man who lies abroad for
the good of his country.
20. Interrogation
When question is used instead of a statement then there
is use of Interrogation.
Do you think a great city endures?
Can two and two ever make five?
21. Exclamation
When in a sentence there is an expression of strong feelings then
there is use of exclamation.
Now all has become history!
What a piece of work man is!
22. Metonymy
When in a sentence there is association of two objects and one
object is described as another then there is use of metonymy.
The pen is mightier than the sword.
How close he was to the golden crown.
23. Oxymoron
When in a sentence towards opposite meaning of same person or
thing are placed to side by side then there is use of oxymoron.
It's an open secret.
She was found missing.
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