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FIGURES OF

SPEECH
Simile: Metaphor:
• Direct comparison. • Refers to one person or
• Always includes the words object (as) being (like)
– another.
As & Like • Comparison is implied
rather than stated directly.

Example: Her personality is


like a bubble in a bottle of Example: She is a bubble in
champagne. a bottle of champagne.
Personification Apostrophe:
• Gives human qualities • An abstract idea, an
to inanimate objects or inanimate object or a
abstract ideas. person who is no
longer living is
• Indirect comparison.
addressed or spoken to as
if it were human.
Examples: The clouds
looked down and wept over
Example: Oh Mandela, if
the earth.
you could only see us now.
Oxymoron: Irony:
• Places two seemingly • Implies the opposite of
contradictory words what is said.
next to each other. • Intention is for the
• Evoke a powerful image. opposite to be
understood.
Example: The litter was a
pretty ugly sight. Example: I can’t wait for
Friday detention.
Hyperbole: Euphemism:
• Over-exaggeration. • Expresses
unpleasant/uncomfortable
• Not meant to be taken situations in a more sensitive,
literally. kind and tactful manner.
• Creates humour or • The purpose is to soften the
emphasis. blow, protect feelings and be
politically correct.

Example: My grandmother Example: He passed away.


made enough food to feed an He spun the truth, to his parents,
army. about the test results.
Sarcasm: Pun:
• Like irony, occurs when one • Clever play on words.
thing is said, but something • Alike in sound, but different
else is intended or
understood. in meaning.
• Sarcasm is used to express • The double meaning is used
purpose of hurting, insulting to convey humour.
or humiliating.
Example: A bicycle can’t
Example: Nice perfume. How stand on its own, because it’s
long did you marinate in it. two-tired.
What kind of shorts do clouds
wear? Thunderwear.

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