Figures Of Speech

Question 1

Simile

Answer 1

Comparaison, introduced be as like,as….

Question 2

Metaphors

Answer 2

Implies simile ex: he is like a lion(simile)–>he is a lion=metaphor

Question 3

Personnification

Answer 3

Giving human attributes to abstract notions

Question 4

Metonymy

Answer 4

Change of names ex: from cradles to grave =from childhood to death

Question 5

Hyperbol

Answer 5

Overstatement, exaggeration of an idea or sentiment

Question 6

Epigram

Answer 6

Words that contradict each other ex: the silence is eloquent

Question 7

Antithesis

Answer 7

Opposition of words in the same sentence

Question 8

Oxymoron

Answer 8

Combine 2 contradictory words ex: loving hate

Question 9

Litote

Answer 9

Affirmative conveyed by negation ex: I don’t hate you –> I love you

Question 10

Alliteration

Answer 10

Repetition of the same sound letter in a sentence ex : glittering in the gloomy

Question 11

Circumlocution

Answer 11

Periphrase, use of unnecessary long numerous words to express an idea ex: couriers of air =the wind