Anything that stands for or represents something else.

Description of the time, place, weather, and/or mood.

Speech, thoughts, effects on others, actions, and/or looks of a character.

Which device is being used? "She wore black Mary Tyler Moore capri pants and the pale yellow sweater with the buttons made out of red plastic cherries."

Which device is being used? "He closed his eyes and was suddenly transported to his first time travelling alone."

Which device is being used? "The wind howled outside, while the rain slapped the old man's face."

Which device is being used? "Her heart sounded like a small drum."

Which device is being used? "The dead animal was surrounded by flies and maggots."

"She's always been the calculator in the family."

"Black is the colour of night. White is the true colour of death."

"It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen."

What do you want to focus on next week?