- Similes: comparing two things using "like" or "as."
- For example, "The rain fell like a million arrows."
- Metaphors: comparing two things without using "like" or "as."
- For example, "The sky was a canvas of dark clouds."
- Personification: Giving human qualities to an animal, object, or idea.
- For example, "The wind whispered through the trees."
- Alliteration: The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.
- For example, "The furious flood flowed freely."
- Hyperbole: Using exaggeration for emphasis.
- For example, "The floodwaters rose to the sky."
- Oxymoron: Combining two seemingly contradictory words or phrases.
- For example, "The gentle giant."
- Symbolism: Using an object, person, or event to represent something else.
- For example, the floods represent the overwhelming challenges that the characters face in the play.
These stylistic devices help to create vivid imagery, evoke strong emotions, and provide deeper insights into the themes and messages of the play.