Figures Of Speech

Question 1

Simile

Answer 1

A comparison in which one thing is said to be similar to something else. Use words “like” “as” and “than”
Ex: His hair was LIKE a wet mop

Question 2

Metaphor

Answer 2

A comparison which states that a person, place, thing or quality is actually something else
Ex: this problem IS difficult

Question 3

Personification

Answer 3

When human or living qualities are given to non-human or inanimate objects
Ex: The breeze whispered softly

Question 4

Repetition

Answer 4

When words, phrases or lines are repeated in order to stress the imagery of provide a constant rhythm
Ex: row, row, row your boat…..

Question 5

Onomatopoeia

Answer 5

When the sound of the word suits it’s meaning

Ex: the cat MEOWED loudly

Question 6

Alliteration

Answer 6

When two or more words in close proximity begin with the same CONSONANT sound
Ex: she Gladly Gave her Grapes to George

Question 7

Assonance

Answer 7

The repetition of VOWEL sounds at the beginning or in the middle of the consecutive words
Ex: the wOmen wIll sIng a hYmn in the gYm

Question 8

Consonance

Answer 8

The repetition of FINAL CONSONANT sounds in consecutive words
Ex: they were beING crazy: laughING, cryING and singING all at once

Question 9

Oxymoron

Answer 9

Two contrasting terms used together

Ex: Jumbo Shrimp

Question 10

Hyperbole

Answer 10

A deliberate exaggeration

Ex: I have given him MOUNTAINS of help