5 Questions
Which figure of speech compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?
Simile
Which figure of speech gives human-like qualities to non-human things?
Personification
Which figure of speech is a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?
Metaphor
What is the main purpose of using figures of speech that show comparison?
To make descriptions more vivid and engaging
Which of the following is NOT a figure of speech that shows comparison?
Allusion
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.
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.
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