Figures of Speech Flashcard

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She is as graceful as a swan. What figure of speech is used?

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Simile

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The classroom was a zoo this morning. What figure of speech is illustrated?

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Metaphor

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Time flew quickly during the holidays. Which figure of speech is used?

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Personification

Front

What figure of speech is used in "The stars danced playfully in the moonlit sky"?

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Personification

Front

Life is a journey with many paths. Identify the figure of speech.

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Metaphor

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The pen is mightier than the sword. Which figure of speech is present?

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Metonymy

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All hands on deck! Which figure of speech is used here?

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Synecdoche

Front

He is a lion in battle. Identify the figure of speech.

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Metaphor

Front

She cried a river after watching the movie. This is an example of:

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Hyperbole

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O Death, where is thy sting? What figure of speech is this?

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Apostrophe