Begin with writing your name. There are 5 total sections, complete each one thoroughly.
What is your name?
Define what alliteration is.
Define what personification is.
Define what a metaphor is.
Define what a simile is.
Define what onomatopoeia is.
The clouds danced in the sky.
Her voice was as soft as sand.
The crowd cheered when the champion hit the challenger with a chair.
The clock ticked loudly, echoing throughout the house.
Her smile was a ray of sunshine on a rainy day.
Using the following passage, identify metaphors, similes, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia:
As dawn broke, the first light stretched its fingers over the hills, touching every blade of grass with a soft, golden glow. A gentle breeze brushed the trees, its quiet murmur winding through branches and leaves. In the distance, the river meandered, its surface flickering with early sunlight like scattered jewels glinting in the water. Birds took flight, their wings cutting through the air in graceful silence, while the forest stood watchful and still, holding its breath. Underfoot, the fallen leaves shifted with each step, a faint rustle whispering secrets only the earth could hear.
In your own words, write a short paragraph (5-8 sentences) describing nature, using at least FOUR of the poetic devices.