Question

Point out the figure of speech in any two of the following:
i )rise up for you the flag is flung.
ii )but gllantly the giant wear the scarf.
iii) to crush you out still know my soul.

Answer 1

(i) has Alliteration while (ii) uses personification.

Explanation:

• The figure of speech plays a huge role in the English language. There are around eight different types of speeches.  These are alterations from commonly used language.  

• Alliteration means to use the same vowel or consonant sounds in any poem to create rhythm.  

• Personification means to give life-like qualities to non-living things.  

• These figures of speech have been used by famous poets throughout centuries. Their purpose is to give any piece of literature more depth.