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Which figure of speech compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
Which figure of speech compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
- Personification
- Metaphor
- Allusion
- Simile (correct)
Which figure of speech gives human-like qualities to non-human things?
Which figure of speech gives human-like qualities to non-human things?
- Onomatopoeia
- Simile
- Personification (correct)
- Hyperbole
Which figure of speech is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?
Which figure of speech is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?
- Alliteration
- Metaphor (correct)
- Simile
- Assonance
What is the main purpose of using figures of speech that show comparison?
What is the main purpose of using figures of speech that show comparison?
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Which of the following is NOT a figure of speech that shows comparison?
Which of the following is NOT a figure of speech that shows comparison?
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Study Notes
Figures of Speech
- A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.
- Personification is a figure of speech that gives human-like qualities to non-human things.
- A metaphor is a figure of speech that is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
- The main purpose of using figures of speech that show comparison is to make descriptions more vivid and engaging.
Non-Comparison Figures of Speech
- Idiom is NOT a figure of speech that shows comparison.
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Description
This quiz tests your understanding of figures of speech that show comparison, including simile, metaphor, and personification. Identify and define these literary devices and explain their purpose in writing.
