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Which figure of speech is used when directly addressing an absent person or abstract concept?
Which figure of speech is used when directly addressing an absent person or abstract concept?
- Personification (Pagsasatao)
- Metaphor (Pagwawangis)
- Hyperbole (Pagmamalabis)
- Apostrophe (Pagtawag) (correct)
If a writer describes the sun as 'a golden coin in the sky,' which figure of speech are they using?
If a writer describes the sun as 'a golden coin in the sky,' which figure of speech are they using?
- Simile (Pagtutulad)
- Metaphor (Pagwawangis) (correct)
- Onomatopoeia (Paghihimig)
- Personification (Pagsasatao)
In the sentence, The wind whispered secrets through the trees, which figure of speech is employed?
In the sentence, The wind whispered secrets through the trees, which figure of speech is employed?
- Simile (Pagtutulad)
- Hyperbole (Pagmamalabis)
- Onomatopoeia (Paghihimig)
- Personification (Pagsasatao) (correct)
Which of the following sentences contains an example of onomatopoeia?
Which of the following sentences contains an example of onomatopoeia?
Which figure of speech is evident in the statement: 'I’ve told you a million times'?
Which figure of speech is evident in the statement: 'I’ve told you a million times'?
Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'
Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence: 'Her smile was like sunshine.'
Which figure of speech is best described as giving human characteristics to inanimate objects or abstract ideas?
Which figure of speech is best described as giving human characteristics to inanimate objects or abstract ideas?
In the phrase, 'The kettle whistled merrily,' what type of figurative language is being used?
In the phrase, 'The kettle whistled merrily,' what type of figurative language is being used?
Which of the following options accurately describes the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Which of the following options accurately describes the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
“Oh, sleep! Why do you never visit me?” identifies which of the following figures of speech?
“Oh, sleep! Why do you never visit me?” identifies which of the following figures of speech?
Flashcards
Simile (Pagtutulad)
Simile (Pagtutulad)
Compares two different things sharing a similarity, using words like 'parang' (like), 'tulad' (as), 'katulad' (similar to).
Metaphor (Pagwawangis)
Metaphor (Pagwawangis)
Directly compares two things that share a similarity without using words like 'parang' or 'katulad'.
Personification (Pagsasatao)
Personification (Pagsasatao)
Gives human qualities to non-human things, making descriptions more vivid.
Onomatopoeia (Paghihimig)
Onomatopoeia (Paghihimig)
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Hyperbole (Pagmamalabis)
Hyperbole (Pagmamalabis)
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Apostrophe (Pagtawag)
Apostrophe (Pagtawag)
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Study Notes
- Figurative language, also known as figures of speech, enriches language by creating vivid and expressive communication.
Simile (Pagtutulad)
- Compares two different things that share a similarity.
- Uses words such as parang, tulad, or katulad.
- Example: The person is like God.
Metaphor (Pagwawangis)
- Directly compares two things that share a similarity without using words such as parang or katulad.
- Example: Life is a kite: fragile and unpredictable.
Personification (Pagsasatao)
- Gives human qualities to non-human things to make descriptions more vivid.
- Example: The leaves are dancing in the wind.
Onomatopoeia (Paghihimig)
- Uses words that imitate the sounds they represent.
- Example: The murmur echoed throughout the forest.
Hyperbole (Pagmamalabis)
- Uses exaggerated expressions to emphasize a point or convey strong feelings.
- Example: The whole world heard your crying.
Apostrophe (Pagtawag)
- Directly addresses a person, thing, or concept that is not physically present.
- Often used to express strong emotions.
- Example: Love! Why are you so elusive to me?
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