Exploring Figures of Speech in English

The video introduces figures of speech, explaining that they are expressions not meant to be taken literally. It covers various types, including hyperbole, metaphors, and understatements, providing examples for each. The video emphasizes the ubiquity of figures of speech in everyday language and concludes with a brief historical note on the term 'trope'.

What is a figure of speech?

• A literal statement

• A mathematical equation

• A scientific fact

• A phrase not meant to be taken literally

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

• The world is her canvas

• Heart of gold

• He is an early bird

• I could eat a horse

Which figure of speech is used in the phrase 'I’ve told you a million times'?

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration

• Simile

• Metaphor

What does the phrase 'The world is her canvas' exemplify?

• Understatement

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

Which of the following is NOT a metaphor?

• He is an early bird

• Heart of gold

• Argue with a brick wall

• It’s taking forever

What is an example of an understatement?

• He is an early bird

• The world is her canvas

• I could eat a horse

• It’s a bit chilly

Which phrase is an example of an understatement?

• It’s just a scratch

• The world is her canvas

• I’ve told you a million times

• Heart of gold

What is the Greek word for figure of speech?

• Hyperbole

• Trope

• Metaphor

• Simile

What does the Greek word 'trope' mean?

• Rhetorical

• Literal

• Turn or twist

• Proper