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Which figure of speech is being used in the phrase 'He eats like a pig'?
Which figure of speech is being used in the phrase 'He eats like a pig'?
- Hyperbole
- Alliteration
- Metaphor
- Simile (correct)
What type of figure of speech is utilized in the expression 'Life is a beach'?
What type of figure of speech is utilized in the expression 'Life is a beach'?
- Onomatopoeia
- Metaphor (correct)
- Alliteration
- Simile
Identify the figure of speech in the line 'Sally sells seashells by the seashore'.
Identify the figure of speech in the line 'Sally sells seashells by the seashore'.
- Metaphor
- Hyperbole
- Alliteration (correct)
- Simile
What figure of speech is represented by 'The river falls under us like a trap door'?
What figure of speech is represented by 'The river falls under us like a trap door'?
Which phrase exemplifies hyperbole?
Which phrase exemplifies hyperbole?
What is the definition of onomatopoeia?
What is the definition of onomatopoeia?
Which of the following examples is a metaphor?
Which of the following examples is a metaphor?
What figure of speech is present in the phrase 'Tinkling sleigh bells'?
What figure of speech is present in the phrase 'Tinkling sleigh bells'?
What is the main purpose of using figures of speech in language?
What is the main purpose of using figures of speech in language?
Which of the following describes hyperbole?
Which of the following describes hyperbole?
When a phrase uses repetition of initial consonant sounds, which figure of speech is being used?
When a phrase uses repetition of initial consonant sounds, which figure of speech is being used?
Which statement accurately describes a metaphor?
Which statement accurately describes a metaphor?
In what way can onomatopoeia enhance writing?
In what way can onomatopoeia enhance writing?
Which example is a simile?
Which example is a simile?
What distinguishes alliteration from other figures of speech?
What distinguishes alliteration from other figures of speech?
Which phrase best illustrates hyperbole?
Which phrase best illustrates hyperbole?
What is a key characteristic of onomatopoeia?
What is a key characteristic of onomatopoeia?
Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?
Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?
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Study Notes
Figures of Speech
- Figures of speech are words or phrases that depart from standard, literal language.
- Figures of speech are often used for emphasis, freshness, expression, or clarity.
Types of Figures of Speech
- Simile: A comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as."
- Metaphor: A comparison of two unlike things or expressions, sometimes using the verb "to be," and not using "like" or "as."
- Alliteration: The repetition of initial consonant sounds of neighboring words.
- Onomatopoeia: A word that imitates the sound it represents.
- Hyperbole: An exaggeration or overstatement.
Figures of Speech
- Figures of speech are words or phrases that deviate from literal language.
- Their purpose is to emphasize, create freshness, express emotions, and clarify ideas.
Simile
- A simile is the comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as".
- Example: "He eats like a pig."
Metaphor
- A metaphor compares two unlike things, sometimes using the verb "to be" but not "like" or "as".
- Example: "He is a pig."
Alliteration
- Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds in neighboring words.
- Example: "Sally sells seashells by the seashore."
Onomatopoeia
- Onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents.
- Example: "The chiming of the bells..."
Hyperbole
- Hyperbole is an exaggeration or overstatement.
- Example: "His feet are as big as boats!"
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