Figures of speech
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The document explains figures of speech and their role in enhancing language by creating vivid imagery. It distinguishes between literal and figurative language, detailing types of figurative language such as similes, metaphors, and personification, along with examples for clarity. Understanding these concepts helps awaken the imagination of readers and enriches their experience of language.
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- 1. GO FIGURE! Figures of Speech
- 2. What is figure? One meaning of figure is:
- 3. What is figures of speech? Figures of speech creates pictures in the mind of a reader. Figures of speech adds color and interest to awaken the imaginative minds of the readers .
- 4. Literal vs. Figurative Language Figurative language is language that means more than what it says on the surface. Poets use figurative language MORE THAN the literal one.
- 5. Recognizing the literal language “I’ve eaten so much I feel as if I could literally burst.” In this case, the person is not using the word literally in its true meaning. Literal means “exact” and “not exaggerated”
- 6. What is figurative language then? Whenever we describe something by comparing it with something else, we are using figurative language. Literal: He ran fast. Figurative: He ran fast like a wind.
- 7. Types of figures of speech Simile Metaphor Personification
- 8. Simile A simile is a word that compares in a sentence. It is a figure of speech that says one thing is like another different thing. You can usually tell if a simile is present in a sentence when you see the words as or like.
- 9. Examples: The muscles on his brawny arms are strong as iron bands.
- 10. Examples: Kim ate his food like a vacuum cleaner. Go back
- 11. Metaphor A metaphor compares words in a sentence. Instead of saying that one thing is like something else, a metaphor says that one thing is another different thing. It doesn’t use the words like and as.
- 12. Examples: The road was a ribbon wrapped through the dessert.
- 13. Examples: The smoke was cotton balls billowing from the chimney. Go back
- 14. Personification It is the act of giving non- living things human characteristics.
- 15. Examples: The wind yells while blowing.
- 16. Examples: The rusty door screamed every time it is opened. Go backTypes of figures of speech