Question

explain with examples the following. 1. homophones and homographs. 2. alliteration and assonance. 3. euphemism and hyperbole. 4. simile and metaphor

Answer 1

HOMOPHONES
words which are pronounced identically though they have different meanings and spellings are called HOMOPHONES
EX : to, too, and two
        bee and be
HOMOGRAPHS
words whose spellings are same but have different meanings and pronunciation are called HOMOGRAPHS
EX : close - near and shut
         bow - arrow and bend or lean forward
ALLITERATION
repetition of consonant sounds at beginning of words is called ALLITERATION
EX : Puppy Punched
        Falling PHone
ASSONANCE
repetition of vowel sounds in stressed syllables of words is called ASSONANCE
EX : rAbbit whAcked
        flYing hIGH
EUPHEMISM
polite words or expressions used instead of unpleasant or harsh words 
EX : passed away instead of died
        pregnancy termination instead of abortion
HYPERBOLE
it is an extreme exaggeration used to express their feelings
EX : i have told you million times
        i had a ton of homework
SIMILE
it is used to compare two different things with help of like or as
EX : as hot as sun
        as smooth as silk
METAPHOR
it is used to compare two different things without help of like or as
EX : the curtain of night
        world is stage