Question

what is the figure of speech in the poem The Spider and the fly​

Answer 1

simile

Explanation:

A simile is a figure of speech in which a likeness between two different things is stated explicitly, using the words 'as' or 'like'. For instance, “Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead.” Here, the fly's eyes have been compared to a diamond and the spider's eyes to lead.

Answer 2

The figures of speech in the poem The Spider and the fly​ are:

• Simile: The two likeness of the two different things are given in the line below.

"Your eyes are like the diamond bright, but mine are dull as lead."

• Anaphora: The repetition of word in the beginning of line or sequence.

"How handsome are your gauzy wings, how brilliant are your eyes!"

• Repetition: A word or sentence is repeated to highlight its significance.

"They never, never wake again, who sleep upon your bed"

• Alliteration: The repetition of consonants in the beginning of the words.

"fiercely held her fat”"

"dismal den"

• Assonance: The repetition of vowel sound.

"’Tis the prettiest little parlor"

Explanation:

• The poem "The Spider and the fly" by Mary Botham Howitt.
• In this poem, the spider lures its prey into his trap.
• The fly is a clever one and it dismisses each request of the spider.
• The spider talks about pretty things in its house and shiny appearance of the house.
• The fly who is well aware of the spider intentions avoids the spider.
• At last, the author tells the children to be aware and avoid flattery and evils things.