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Which figure of speech involves the use of a term connected with an object to represent that object?
Which figure of speech involves the use of a term connected with an object to represent that object?
What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?
What is the main difference between a simile and a metaphor?
Which figure of speech involves putting side by side two normally contradictory words?
Which figure of speech involves putting side by side two normally contradictory words?
What does personification involve?
What does personification involve?
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What is the purpose of hyperbole in language?
What is the purpose of hyperbole in language?
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Study Notes
Figures of Speech
- Metonymy: Involves the use of a term connected with an object to represent that object.
Simile and Metaphor
- Simile: A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as" to make the comparison.
- Metaphor: A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as".
Oxymoron
- Oxymoron: A figure of speech that involves putting side by side two normally contradictory words.
Personification
- Personification: Attributing human-like qualities, emotions, or characteristics to non-human entities, such as objects, animals, or abstract ideas.
Hyperbole
- Hyperbole: A figure of speech that involves an exaggeration used for emphasis or effect, often to convey strong emotions or ideas.
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Test your knowledge of figures of speech with this quiz! From similes to metaphors, this quiz will challenge your understanding of how language can create vivid imagery. Put your skills to the test and see how well you can identify and differentiate between these powerful language techniques.
