Literary DevicesOnline version Match the terms, definitions and examples by Grace Adcock 1 Simile 2 Metaphor 3 Symbols 4 Dummy compares things using like or as Simile Quiet as a mouse Flora is fast as a rocket shine bright like a diamond compares unlike things stating they are the same Flora is a rocket the sky is an ocean her eyes are diamonds metaphor Concrete items that represent abstract ideas The flag Hearts represent love Freedom symbols dancing in the dark running through forest Winnie and Tuck school is important