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Which figure of speech involves softening a harsh idea using a milder expression?
Which figure of speech involves softening a harsh idea using a milder expression?
What figure of speech is demonstrated by the phrase 'It’s not bad'?
What figure of speech is demonstrated by the phrase 'It’s not bad'?
Which of the following exemplifies metaphor?
Which of the following exemplifies metaphor?
What is the purpose of gradation in figures of speech?
What is the purpose of gradation in figures of speech?
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Which figure of speech represents an exaggeration of ideas for emphasis?
Which figure of speech represents an exaggeration of ideas for emphasis?
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Study Notes
Figurative Language: Comparison
- Comparison (n.f.): Establishing a parallel between a subject and another using a connecting word (e.g., "like," "as"). The subject and the comparison should be related in some way.
- Enumeration (n.f.), Accumulation (n.f.): A list of related items, often in a series.
Figurative Language: Euphemism
- Euphemism (n.m.): Softening a harsh idea by using a less direct or more positive description.
Figurative Language: Gradation
- Gradation (n.f.): A series of words or expressions related in meaning that build in intensity.
Figurative Language: Hyperbole
- Hyperbole (n.f.): Exaggeration.
Figurative Language: Irony
- Irony (n.f.): Saying the opposite of what is meant.
Figurative Language: Litotes
- Litotes (n.f.): Using an understatement.
Figurative Language: Metaphor
- Metaphor (n.f.): A comparison between two unrelated things without using "like" or "as."
Figurative Language: Metonymy
- Metonymy (n.f.): Replacing a word with a related concept.
- Example: "The crown" (referring to the monarchy).
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Test your knowledge on various types of figurative language including comparison, euphemism, hyperbole, and metaphor. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how these literary devices enhance language and communication. Perfect for students studying literature or language arts!
