Figures of speech

Figures of speech

Figure of speech

A figure of speech is a word or phrase that possesses a separate meaning from its literal definition. It can be a metaphor or simile, designed to make a comparison. It can be the repetition of alliteration or the exaggeration of hyperbole to provide a dramatic effect.

Simile

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as.” The purpose of a simile is to help describe one thing by comparing it to another thing that is perhaps seemingly unrelated.

• Eg: You were as brave as a lion.

Metaphor

• A metaphor is a comparison between two different things without using “like” and “as.”

• Eg: All the world is a stage

Personification

• Giving a human quality to an object or ideas

• Eg: The Leaves are dancing

Alliteration 

• The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words that are close together.

• Sally sells sea shells by the sea shore.

Onomatopoeia

• Onomatopoeia is the process of creating a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes. Such a word itself is also called an onomatopoeia.

• Common onomatopoeias include animal noises such as "oink", "meow" (or "miaow"), "roar" and "chirp".

Hyperbole

• The use of exaggeration for emphasis or effect.

• His shoes cost a billion dollars!

Multiple Choice

Her hair is as shiny as ebony

• Metaphor

• Personification

• Simile

Multiple Choice

Her eyes were darting torches.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

Multiple Choice

Hyperbole is an exaggeration, usually with humor.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

A simile is comparing two things by using one kind of object or using in place of another to suggest the likeness between them.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree.

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Personification

Multiple Choice

He was as brave as a lion.

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification