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The document defines and provides examples of various figures of speech. It discusses 18 different figures of speech including simile, metaphor, personification, analogy, alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, pun, tautology, palindrome, euphemism, allusion, idiom, jargon, antithesis, apostrophe, climax, and oxymoron. Each figure of speech is defined and an example is given to illustrate its usage.

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Notes Figures of Speech 69

The document defines and provides examples of various figures of speech. It discusses 18 different figures of speech including simile, metaphor, personification, analogy, alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, pun, tautology, palindrome, euphemism, allusion, idiom, jargon, antithesis, apostrophe, climax, and oxymoron. Each figure of speech is defined and an example is given to illustrate its usage.

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Figures of Speech
Figures of Speech are a group of words or phrases that uses figurative language – that means
a language that has different connotations than its original meaning. Figures of speech are
generally used to express the meaning of something in a slightly indirect way to make the
language more attractive and effective.
Given below is a set of figures of speech along with their definitions and usages in a different
scenario:

A. Simile
It is a figure of speech that is used to compare two different ideas or things using the words
‘like’ or ‘as’ to emphasize a certain trait of an object.
Ex. An Elephant’s trunk is as long as a rope.

B. Metaphor
It is a figure of speech that straightforwardly compares two totally different things to bring
forth some particular qualities.
Ex. The icy wind during the winters is deadly for someone from a tropical region.

C. Personification
It is a figure of speech in which human characteristics are added to a non-living object for the
sake of representation.
Ex. It looked as if the river was weeping for its safety.

D. Analogy
It is a figure of speech that puts two objects into perspective to establish a relationship
between the two things.
Ex. Accident: Injury, Rise: Fall

E. Alliteration
It is a figure of speech that involves the repetition of a specific consonant sound in quick
succession in a specific sentence. Here, exceptions can be seen as many times vowel sounds
are also repeated similarly.
Ex. Gary is giving the gifts to girls.

F. Hyperbole
It is a figure of speech that involves an overly exaggerated description of something. It is
primarily used to make jokes and give compliments.
Ex. He ate as if he had a car’s trunk, not a stomach.

G. Onomatopoeia
It is a figure of speech that denotes the sounds emanated from objects, animals, actions, etc.
Ex. Meow, quack,

H. Pun
It is a figure of speech that is a wordplay having a vaguely directed message or implication.
It is primarily used to produce humor.

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Ex. In Dubai, he got tanned so bad that it looked like he had visited the Sun.

I. Tautology
It is a figure of speech that is nothing but the needless repetition of words to express the
same thing.
Ex. He was too wise not to do such a thing.

J. Palindrome
It is a figure of speech in which a series of letters or words turns out to be the same even
when read backward.
Ex. Nayan, Naman

K. Euphemism
It is a figure of speech in which an offensive word is replaced with a less offensive or polite
response.
Ex. Rohan’s grandma just passed away.

L. Allusion
It is a figure of speech in which an indirect reference to a famous person, place, or thing is
made.
Ex. No one is Shakespeare in this world, not even famous authors such as J.K Rowling.

M. Idiom
It is a figure of speech whose literal meaning does not give us the underlying message it
carries.
Ex. Rahul was a bone of contention between Rohan and Prateek.

N. Jargon
It is a figure of speech that deals with the language used in a particular trade, group,
profession.
Ex. Due diligence, AWOL, LLC

O. Antithesis
It is a figure of speech in which two hugely opposing thoughts are used together to create a
contrasting scenario.
Ex. To err is human; to forgive divine.

P. Apostrophe
It is a figure of speech in which we talk to a person or a thing that does not exist.
Ex. Oh, Sun! Bless us with all your might and energy.

Q. Climax
It is a figure of speech in which words are arranged in ascending order of their significance to
create a strong impression. The words here revolve around a core theme but their order of
arrangement is different for the sake of impression.
Ex. For a midfielder, all three aspects of football – defending, playmaking, and scoring - are
important. However, nothing beats playmaking.

R. Oxymoron

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It is a figure of speech in which opposing terms are used to describe something.


Ex. A dark light was emanating from the end of the tunnel.

S. Irony
It is a figure of speech in which the focus is more on the opposing meaning of the word in use
to create a contrasting effect.
Ex. Ron was so strong that he broke all his bones just by little weightlifting.

T. Litotes
It is a figure of speech in which a positive aspect of something is further emphasized by
contradicting its negative aspect.
Ex. The sequel of a hit franchise is not the worst thing you can watch.

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