Introduction to Figures of Speech

What is a figure of speech?

• a literal expression

• a type of punctuation

• a word with multiple meanings

• an expressive, non-literal language use

Which figure of speech involves the use of exaggeration for emphasis?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Irony

In a metaphor, what is something compared to, without using "like" or "as"?

• An antonym

• A synonym

• A different concept

• A simile

"Her smile was as bright as the sun" is an example of which figure of speech?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Alliteration

What figure of speech involves giving human qualities to non-human things or animals?

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

• Oxymoron

• Euphemism

"The stars danced in the night sky" is an example of which figure of speech?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Personification

• Simile

Which figure of speech uses words that sound like the noise they describe?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

"Bittersweet" and "jumbo shrimp" are examples of which figure of speech?

• Hyperbole

• Simile

• Oxymoron

• Euphemism

What figure of speech involves saying one thing but meaning the opposite for humorous or ironic effect?

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Irony

• Simile

What figure of speech is used to soften or make something sound less harsh or unpleasant?

• Personification

• Onomatopoeia

• Oxymoron

• Euphemism