A figure of speech is a word or phrase that possesses a separate meaning from its literal definition. It can be a metaphor or simile, designed to make a comparison. It can be the repetition of alliteration or the exaggeration of hyperbole to provide a dramatic effect. 4 Do you know these Figures of Speech? Find out in thisEnglish Test
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Alliteration
Personification
Assonance
Onomatopoeia
Alliteration
Personification
Assonance
Onomatopoeia
G'day Mate!
That's wicked bro!
Drink the beer.
The hall was full of people.
The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
The repetition of the sound of a vowel or diphthong in nonrhyming stressed syllables
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing of a different kind.
Is a simple construction that strengthens the force of a point.
Is a question that has to be answered.
Forces audiences to agree to the only implied answer.
Uses emotive language and allows no room for the possibility of any other opinion and can therefore emotionally manipulate the reader to agree.
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Oxymoron
Pun
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Paradox
Hyperbole
Pun
Oxymoron
Jargon
Budget
Touchdown
Computer
Cache