1. simile longer phrase or paragraph describing a seeming contradiction 2. oxymoron combination of two words that seem to be contradictory 3. anaphora repetition of a word or phrase at the start of a series of clauses 4. personification an indirect comparison between two things using “like” or “as” 5. paradox the use of human characteristics to describe ideas or inanimate objects

1. Simile: an indirect comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'

2. Oxymoron:  a combination of two words that seem to be contradictory

3. Anaphora: repetition of a word or phrase at the start of series of clauses

4. Personification: the use of human characteristics to describe ideas or inanimate objects

5. Paradox: a longer phrase or paragraph describing a seeming contradiction