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Which figure of speech is being used in the sentence: "The flickering candlelight danced across the walls, casting eerie shadows."
Which figure of speech is being used in the sentence: "The flickering candlelight danced across the walls, casting eerie shadows."
Which of the following sentences uses an allusion to another work of literature?
Which of the following sentences uses an allusion to another work of literature?
Which sentence illustrates the use of alliteration?
Which sentence illustrates the use of alliteration?
What is the primary difference between a simile and a metaphor?
What is the primary difference between a simile and a metaphor?
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In which sentence is hyperbole most effectively used to create a dramatic effect?
In which sentence is hyperbole most effectively used to create a dramatic effect?
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Which of these is NOT a figure of speech discussed in the provided table?
Which of these is NOT a figure of speech discussed in the provided table?
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Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence: "The rain hammered on the roof, a relentless barrage of water."
Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence: "The rain hammered on the roof, a relentless barrage of water."
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Which figure of speech is often used to give human-like qualities to inanimate objects or abstract concepts?
Which figure of speech is often used to give human-like qualities to inanimate objects or abstract concepts?
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Flashcards
Simile
Simile
Indirect comparison of two things using 'like' or 'as'.
Metaphor
Metaphor
Direct comparison between two objects without using 'like' or 'as'.
Personification
Personification
Attribution of human qualities to non-human things.
Hyperbole
Hyperbole
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Alliteration
Alliteration
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Allusion
Allusion
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Figures of Speech
Figures of Speech
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Figurative Language
Figurative Language
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Study Notes
Figurative Language
- Writers use figurative language to enhance reader interpretation and comprehension
- It makes reading more pleasurable and engaging
- Figurative language comprises techniques, and figures of speech are the individual moves within the routine
Types of Figures of Speech
Simile
- Indirect comparison of two things using "like" or "as"
- Example: Filipinos are as sturdy as the molave and as resilient as the bamboo.
Metaphor
- Direct comparison between two objects
- Example: Your heart is a garden of paradox, a juxtaposition of gentleness and kindness, a beautiful oxymoron.
Personification
- Attribution of human qualities to a thing
- Example: Beyond the thick cloud, the sun is smiling.
Hyperbole
- Exaggeration
- Example: If this wind wouldn't stop, the world might blow away.
Alliteration
- Repetition of the first consonant sound
- Example: The beautiful bouquet blossomed in the bright sun.
Allusion
- Reference in a work of literature to another work of literature, or to a well-known person or place
- Example: The front liners are considered as Entengs and Nardas of today's pandemic.
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Description
This quiz explores various types of figurative language and their significance in writing. You'll learn about techniques such as simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, and allusion, including examples for better comprehension. Engage with this quiz to enhance your understanding of these literary devices.
