Below are examples of some poetic terms to help you understand what these terms mean.
Anthropomorphism: The book series Redwall by Brian Jacques involves anthropomorphic animals that live in an Abbey and fight off predators.
Apostrophe: If you were to talk to your grandfather who had passed away, a friend that isn't in the room, or a mirror, that would be using apostrophe.
Irony: The Gift of the Magi is an example of irony. A poor couple wanted to get each other Christmas presents. The boyfriend sold his harmonica to buy combs for his girlfriend; meanwhile, his girlfriend cut off her hair to buy her boyfriend a harmonica case. In the end, neither could enjoy their gift.
Metaphor: The girl was a pack mule as she carried a dozen bags through the mall.
Metonymy: He licked the bowl dry. (Instead of: He licked the contents in the bowl dry.)
Paradox: No one goes to that restaurant because it's too crowded.
Personification: The sun smiled down at me on that bright summer day.
Simile: Her skin was as smooth as butter.
Synecdoche: Those are some nice wheels.
Tautology: A gentle breeze blew through the room at the same time as a small gust of wind.
Understatement: It's very easy to run three miles.
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