Figures of speech

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What is a figure of speech?

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A figure of speech is a word or phrase that has a meaning different from its literal interpretation, often used to create a special effect or meaning.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating that one is the other, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are given to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract ideas.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases.

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What is an idiom?

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An idiom is a phrase or expression that has a figurative meaning different from its literal meaning.

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What is euphemism?

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Euphemism is a mild or indirect word or expression used to replace one that may be considered harsh or blunt.

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What is an oxymoron?

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An oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms for effect, such as 'bittersweet'.

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What is onomatopoeia?

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Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech where a word imitates the sound it represents, like 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.