* "The Westing Game is like a puzzle, with all the pieces fitting together in the end."
* "The characters in The Westing Game are like chess pieces, each with their own unique role to play."
* "The Westing mansion is like a maze, with secrets hidden around every corner."
Similes
* "Grace Wexler was as clever as a fox."
* "Theo Theodorakis was as strong as an ox."
* "Sydelle Pulaski was as beautiful as a princess."
Personification
* "The wind whispered through the trees."
* "The sun smiled down on the beach."
* "The rain danced on the roof."
Hyperbole
* "The Westing Game is the most important game in the world."
* "The Westing mansion is the biggest house in town."
* "The characters in The Westing Game are the richest people in the world."
Alliteration
* "Westing Game"
* "Theo Theodorakis"
* "Sydelle Pulaski"
* "Grace Wexler"
Onomatopoeia
* "The wind whispered."
* "The rain danced."
* "The sun smiled."
* "The thunder roared."
* "The clock ticked."