define all figure of speech
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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.
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Figure of speech is a word or phrase that possesses a separate meaning from its literal definition.
types:-
1. Simile-
In a simile, two things which are completely unlocked are compared with each other. A simile is introduced by words such as like, so, as etc.
2. Metaphor-
It is an informal or implied simile in which the words “like’ ‘as’ are avoided. For example, “He is like a Giant. (Simile) “and “He is a Giant. (metaphor)”.
3. Personification-
In Personification, non-living things, abstract ideas or qualities are mentioned as humans or living things.
4. Apostrophe-
In this figure of speech, the writer mentions the absent or inanimate objects as alive and writes about them.
5. Oxymoron-
An Oxymoron is when two words are used together in a sentence but they seem to be in contrast with each other. (willingly uses two differing ideas).
6. Hyperbole-
Hyperbole is when you use the words to exaggerate what you mean or emphasize a point. It is used to make something seemed bigger or more important than it actually is.
7. Pun-
A pun is generally used in plays where one word has two different meanings. It is used to create humour.
Humorous use of words of different meanings or the words of the same sound but different meanings is known as PUN.
8. Alliteration-
It is the series of words which commence with the same letter. Alliteration consists of the repetition of a sound or of a letter at the beginning of two or more words.
9. Onomatopoeia-
It is the figure of speech where the word is used to describe a sound. When we explain any action by putting the sounds into language.
10.litotes
conscious understatement in which, emphasis is achieved by negation.
11.Paradox
A paradox is a figure of speech that appears to be self-contradictory but actually reveals something truthful.
12.Irony – (Sarcasm)
A subtle form of humour involving words opposing to what is actually meant.