Figure Of Speech ( II - Diamond )

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1. The curved pumpkin smile at me ?

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The correct answer is personification because personification is a figure of speech in which human qualities are attributed to non-human things. In this case, the curved pumpkin is given the human quality of smiling.

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2. Your hair is black as the night ?

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The given statement "Your hair is black as the night" is comparing the color of the person's hair to the color of the night using the word "as." This is a clear indication that a simile is being used. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as." In this case, the person's hair is being compared to the darkness of the night, emphasizing its black color.

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3. I have a tons of Homework ?

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The correct answer is hyperbole because the phrase "I have a tons of Homework" is an exaggerated statement. It is not meant to be taken literally, as it is impossible to have tons of homework. The use of hyperbole in this sentence helps to emphasize the speaker's feeling of being overwhelmed with a large amount of homework.

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4. Sarah's seven sisters sleep at the sand ?

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The correct answer is Alliteration. Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in close proximity. In the given sentence, the words "Sarah's seven sisters sleep at the sand" all start with the same sound "s", creating an alliteration.

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5. The ocean sing with me ?

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Personification is the literary device used to give human qualities or characteristics to non-human things. In this case, the ocean is being personified as if it can sing. This suggests that the ocean is being described as having human-like qualities of being able to produce sound or music.

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6. The clatter of the  utensils ?

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The phrase "clatter of the utensils" is an example of onomatopoeia because it imitates the sound of the utensils. Onomatopoeia is a figure of speech in which words are used to imitate sounds. In this case, the word "clatter" mimics the sound of utensils making noise, making it the correct answer.

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7. Your beauty last forever ?

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The correct answer is Hyperbole. Hyperbole is a figure of speech that involves extreme exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect. In this case, the statement "Your beauty lasts forever" is an exaggerated claim, as beauty is not something that actually lasts forever. This use of hyperbole adds emphasis and highlights the speaker's admiration for the person's beauty.

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8. The granny goose jump at the  lake ?

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Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase. In the given sentence, the words "granny goose" start with the same sound "g," making it an example of alliteration.

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9. My heart is a lonely hunter ?

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The phrase "My heart is a lonely hunter" is comparing the speaker's heart to a lonely hunter. This comparison is not meant to be taken literally, but rather to convey the idea that the speaker's heart is longing for something or someone, just like a lonely hunter is searching for prey. This use of figurative language is a metaphor, as it is a direct comparison between two unrelated things.

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10. The stars fell down to your beauty ?

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The phrase "The stars fell down to your beauty" is an example of hyperbole, which is an exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect. This statement suggests that the person's beauty is so extraordinary that it caused the stars to fall down. This is clearly an exaggerated statement, as stars cannot physically fall down to someone's beauty. Hyperbole is often used in literature and poetry to create vivid and exaggerated imagery.

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The curved pumpkin smile at me ?
Your hair is black as the night ?
I have a tons of Homework ?
Sarah's seven sisters sleep at the sand ?
The ocean sing with me ?
The clatter of the  utensils ?
Your beauty last forever ?
The granny goose jump at the  lake ?
My heart is a lonely hunter ?
The stars fell down to your beauty ?
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