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Which figure of speech involves attributing human-like qualities to non-human entities?
Which figure of speech involves attributing human-like qualities to non-human entities?
- Personification (correct)
- Irony
- Hyperbole
- Metaphor
What is the term for a statement that conveys a meaning that is opposite of its literal meaning?
What is the term for a statement that conveys a meaning that is opposite of its literal meaning?
- Irony (correct)
- Alliteration
- Simile
- Metaphor
Which figure of speech compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?
Which figure of speech compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?
- Personification
- Metaphor (correct)
- Simile
- Onomatopoeia
What is the term for a figure of speech that is used to emphasize a point or create a strong impression?
What is the term for a figure of speech that is used to emphasize a point or create a strong impression?
Which figure of speech involves saying the opposite of what is meant, often to be humorous or sarcastic?
Which figure of speech involves saying the opposite of what is meant, often to be humorous or sarcastic?
Study Notes
Figures of Speech
- Personification involves attributing human-like qualities to non-human entities.
- Irony is a statement that conveys a meaning that is opposite of its literal meaning.
- Metaphor compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.
- Hyperbole is a figure of speech used to emphasize a point or create a strong impression.
- Sarcasm involves saying the opposite of what is meant, often to be humorous or sarcastic.
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Test your understanding of figures of speech that show contrast, such as irony, metaphor, and personification. Identify the terms that convey opposite meanings, compare unlike things, and emphasize a point.
