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Figures of speech A figure of speech is a word or phrase that has a meaning other than the literal meaning. It can be a metaphor or simile that's designed to further explain a concept. Or it can be the repetition of alliteration or exaggeration of hyperbole to give further emphasis or effect. There are many different types of figures of speech in the English language. We will give you examples of some of the most commonly used types here. Alliteration is the repetition of the beginning sounds of neighboring words. Examples are: She sells seashells. Walter wondered where Winnie was. Allusion- A reference to a well-known place, literary or art work, famous person or historical event designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly/ directly -a passing reference with the expectation that the reader will pick up/ recognize the reference. E.g.  "Don't act like Romeo in front of her"  Sheldon turned green, his muscles appeared to grow bigger and his eyes glared with anger. Euphemism is a mild, indirect, or vague term substituting for a harsh, blunt, or offensive term. Examples are: 'A little thin on top' instead of tgoing bald' 'Homeless' instead of 'bum' Hyperbole uses exaggeration for emphasis or effect. Examples are:  I've told you a hundred times It cost a billion dollars Irony is when there is a contrast between what is said and what is meant, or between appearance and reality. Examples are:  A traffic cop gets suspended for not paying his parking tickets. (Situational irony)  The Titanic was said to be unsinkable but sank on its first voyage. (Situational irony) Naming a Chihuahua Brutus (Verbal irony) The audience knows the killer is hiding in a closet in a scary movie but the actors do not.(Dramatic irony) Simile is a comparison between two unlike things using the words "like" or "as." Examples are: As slippery as an eel or Like peas in a pod Metaphor: Compares two unlike ideas examples

 Heart of stone  Time is money  The world is a stage  She is a night owl  He is an ogre Sometimes the comparison in a metaphor is hinted rather than said. E.G, The boy barked at the younger child on the swing. (Comparing the boy to a vicious dog) Onomatopoeia- This is a word that sounds like the word that it is describing e.g buzz, splat, whoosh, and click Oxymoron - Two contradictory words used together e.g. peace force, bitter sweet, jumbo shrimp, free market, deafening silence Personification- Giving human qualities to non-living things or ideas.  The flowers nodded  Snowflakes danced  Thunder grumbled Pun- The humorous use of words or phrases so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications or the use of words that are alike or nearly alike in sound but different in meaning; a play on words.  You can tune a guitar but you can’t tuna fish  Mr. Wright said that he is the right man for the job. Sarcasm: mocking contemptuous or ironic language intended to convey scorn or insult. In sarcasm, often what appears to be a compliment or praise is intended to be an insult or unflattering in order to draw attention to some flaw or behavior Examples:  “Great job! Next time at least aim for the goal.”  “Yes, Shane we all know that the world revolves around you.”...