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Which figure of speech involves attributing human-like qualities to non-human entities?
What is the purpose of using figures of speech in language?
Which figure of speech is used in the phrase 'The sun smiled down on us'?
What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?
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Which figure of speech is used in the phrase 'I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant'?
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What is the purpose of using alliteration in language?
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Which figure of speech is used in the phrase 'The firework exploded with a loud boom'?
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What is the difference between an idiom and a literal phrase?
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Which figure of speech is used in the phrase 'The American flag is a symbol of freedom and patriotism'?
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What is the main characteristic of a figure of speech?
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Study Notes
Definition and Importance
- A figure of speech is a word or phrase that departs from literal or expected language to convey a particular meaning or emphasis.
- Figures of speech are used to add depth, emotion, and complexity to language, making it more engaging, expressive, and memorable.
Types of Figures of Speech
1. Simile
- A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"
- Example: "He ran like a cheetah" or "She sings as sweetly as a bird"
2. Metaphor
- A comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as"
- Example: "He is a lion on the soccer field" or "Life is a journey"
3. Personification
- Attributing human-like qualities to non-human entities, such as objects or animals
- Example: "The sun smiled down on us" or "The wind howled in anger"
4. Hyperbole
- An exaggeration used for emphasis or effect
- Example: "I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant" or "This backpack weighs a ton"
5. Alliteration
- The repetition of initial consonant sounds in words that are close together
- Example: "She sells seashells by the seashore" or "Fluffy feathers fell from the frightened fowl"
6. Onomatopoeia
- Words that imitate the sounds they describe
- Example: "The firework exploded with a loud boom" or "The sizzling bacon crackled in the pan"
7. Idiom
- A phrase or expression with a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the individual words
- Example: "It's raining cats and dogs" (meaning "it's raining heavily") or "Break a leg" (meaning "good luck")
8. Symbolism
- Using an object, color, or other element to represent an abstract idea or concept
- Example: The American flag is a symbol of freedom and patriotism, or a rose might symbolize love and romance.
Definition and Importance
- Figures of speech add depth, emotion, and complexity to language, making it more engaging, expressive, and memorable.
- Figures of speech convey a particular meaning or emphasis by departing from literal or expected language.
Types of Figures of Speech
Simile
- Compares two unlike things using "like" or "as".
- Examples: "He ran like a cheetah" or "She sings as sweetly as a bird".
Metaphor
- Compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as".
- Examples: "He is a lion on the soccer field" or "Life is a journey".
Personification
- Attributes human-like qualities to non-human entities, such as objects or animals.
- Examples: "The sun smiled down on us" or "The wind howled in anger".
Hyperbole
- An exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.
- Examples: "I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant" or "This backpack weighs a ton".
Alliteration
- Repeats initial consonant sounds in words that are close together.
- Examples: "She sells seashells by the seashore" or "Fluffy feathers fell from the frightened fowl".
Onomatopoeia
- Words that imitate the sounds they describe.
- Examples: "The firework exploded with a loud boom" or "The sizzling bacon crackled in the pan".
Idiom
- A phrase or expression with a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the individual words.
- Examples: "It's raining cats and dogs" (meaning "it's raining heavily") or "Break a leg" (meaning "good luck").
Symbolism
- Uses an object, color, or other element to represent an abstract idea or concept.
- Examples: The American flag symbolizes freedom and patriotism, or a rose might symbolize love and romance.
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Description
Learn about figures of speech, including simile, metaphor, and more, and how they add depth and emotion to language.
