Question

What is the figures of speech

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

A figure of speech is an ornamental use of words. figures of speech are commonly used in poetry to enhance the beauty, integrity, poetic effect and rhythmic scheme of the poem.

There are many figures of speech in English and each one has a different function. We'll see some of them now:

1. SIMILE:

Simile is a figure of speech in which a comparison is made between two objects of different kinds, which are alike in atleast one point.

Words like 'as', 'like', 'so as' are used in a simile.

Ex. He is as strong as a lion

In this sentence, the comparative word used here is 'as'

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2. METAPHOR:

In this figure of speech, there is a comparison of one thing with the another without using any comparative word.

Ex. He was the lion in the battle

In this sentence, the quality of comparison is 'bravery'

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3. PERSONIFICATION:

In this figure of speech, objects without life are spoken of as having the qualities of human beings.

Ex. The hills rejoice and clap their hands

In this sentence, the hills actually do not clap their hands. But it is just personified the human quality of rejoicing and clapping.

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4. APOSTROPHE:

It is a figure of speech by which the speaker addresses some in animate non living thing as if it were a living person as if he were present.

Ex. 'Liberty', what crimes have been committed in thy name!

In this sentence, liberty- an abstract idea is given.

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5. ALLITERATION:

In this figure of speech, there is a repetition of the same letter for syllable at the beginning of two or more words.

Ex. But the butter was bitter

Here, the letter 'b' is repeated.

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