Figure of Speech

Welcome to the Figure of Speech category on Questions LLC! If you have ever found yourself captivated by the beauty and creativity of language, then you have come to the right place. This category is dedicated to exploring the fascinating world of figures of speech – those imaginative expressions that add depth, color, and texture to our everyday communication. Here, you can delve into questions ranging from the meaning and usage of various figures of speech, to how they enhance our writing and speaking. So whether you are a curious language enthusiast or simply looking to expand your knowledge, join us on this exploration of figures of speech and uncover the remarkable artistry of language.

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are my feet are killing me is a alliteration, personification , or hyperbole?
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2. asked by patrick
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Which figure of speech os exemplified by lines 149-151 of the excerpt from The Odyssey, Part III?The slid his right hand down
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2. asked by Cassie
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(While words are busy playing some twisted game)identity a figure of speech in this line
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2. asked by Boikhutso
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In one to two sentences, explain the difference between a homophonic pun and a homographic pun. lklkl
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2. asked by I LIKE STARS
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As Lucia left home on her birthday, a bus splashed her with mud and ruined her new sweater. “Happy birthday to me,” she
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2. asked by yourmom
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One purpose of a figure of speech is to(1 point)Responses state the time and place. state the time and place. create humor.
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2. asked by billy
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Question : Fruit is fuel for a healthy body.Answer : Personification? - Clues: Personification, Simile, Or Metaphor.
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2. asked by Cameron
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this be last questionWhat figure of speech portrays the wharf’s ‘crooked legs stockinged in barncales”? where else do it
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2. asked by Mohammad
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Which of these phrases is an example of hyperbole?A. The drive to my grandma's house on Sunday took a million years. B.
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2. asked anonymously
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Language and Style Unit TestUse the sentences to answer the question. muttered. What figure of speech is shown in the paragraph?
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2. asked anonymously
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1.Which of the following is an example of verbal irony? The little boy whined, "Are we there yet?" On the way to school, the
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2. asked by rstaats88
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In the poem to a lovely human what ate the figure of speech used?
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Which phrase best defines an epic simile?-a figure of speech in which one thing is spoken of as if it were something else -a
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2. asked by yoo
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1. What is the relationship between an idiomatic and a literal phrase?A. A literal phrase is the straightforward language that
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2. asked by Laney
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Language and Style Unit Test3 of 123 of 12 Items Question Use the sentences to answer the question. As Lucia left home on her
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2. asked by bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu
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Which of these two lines contains alliteration?"or find the same slope on the other side," "Every way ends, every road,"
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2. asked by Bubbles
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which of these is an example of a metaphor in my forbidden face?1. Latifa releases the canary from its cage 2. Latifa compares
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10. Slipped on a pumpkin today. It caught me of gourd. In a RARE response, interpret the figure of speech in the statement. Make
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2. asked by rstaats88
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3.Use the following sentence to answer the question. A sister walks into her brother's messy apartment and says, "I see you're
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2. asked by rstaats88
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1. The fire's angder could no be contained.A). personification *** B.) simile C.) metaphor 2. The flames ran along the
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2. asked by Sofet
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Which sentence contains an example of metaphor?(1 point)Responses The constant buzz of the chainsaw was difficult to tune out.
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2. asked by discolortion
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Karen, after spending an hour picking an outfit for her interview, bumped into another customer at Starbucks and spilled her
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2. asked by Snap imrec-so
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Use the pun to answer the question.I have been to the dentist many times, so I know the drill. Which word is being utilized for
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2. asked by goodog
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Which lines of poetry are the best example of alliteration?(1 point)Responses Tanya climbed each rung of the corporate ladder,
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One purpose of a figure of speech is toA create humor. B present an argument. C express the author’s point of view. D state
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2. asked by Amilyah Watson
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An example of verbal irony is:A. Macbeth saying, "O, yet I do repent for my fury, that I did kill them." B. Macduff referring to
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2. asked by anthony
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Affictive learning objectives of figure of speech
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Learning objectives in figure of speech
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which describes the relationship between analogies and metaphors?a. analogies are more complex than metaphors b. analogies are
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Use the sentences to answer the question.Timothy ran inside and slammed the door behind him. He held an umbrella, but his
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Use the sentences to answer the question.As Lucia left home on her birthday, a bus splashed her with mud and ruined her new
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2. asked by PLS HELP ME
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find.example.from.the.poem.of.the.figure.of.speech.alliteration
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2. asked by Girish Bharat jadhav
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Identify the figure of speech in:Light has conquered darkness.
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2. asked by cool
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Why do authors personification?
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2. asked by Muhammad.Watson
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It time love led us to eternitywhat figure of speech is this? thank you po sa sasagot :)
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2. asked by Sofia
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I’m excited about my vacation. The beach has been calling my name.A. Personification B. Irony C. Hyperbole D. Onomatopoeia A??
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2. asked by Alex
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Can "as if" be used in a simile similarly to the singular "as" or "like"? Would this example be considered a simile comparing
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2. asked by Jordan
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I have researched each term repeatedly and have a simple understanding of the meaning of each term, however, I am still not
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2. asked by Jordan
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no nightingale ever sang melodious welcome songsto the group of tired travellers resting in shady places in the desert of arabia
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2. asked by Charika jakhar
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Identify the figure of speech in this sentence:"Anyone who calls a spade a spade should be compelled to use one." --Oscar Wilde
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2. asked by bex
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One purpose of a figure of speech is to
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2. asked by sebastian chapa
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Can someone please tell me what, if any, figure of speech is used here?"Anyone who calls a spade a spade should be compelled to
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2. asked by Anonymous
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what is a good kenning for the ocean
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2. asked by Katie
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1.What figure of speech is this? I think it is personification"Death stands above me, whispering low I know not what into my
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2. asked by Julia
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clutced her notebook in the other hand as though it were a flyswatter is this a similie?
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2. asked by diana
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On Sunday Morning while church bells rang in the village along shore the world and its mistress returned to Gastby's house and
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2. asked by Cee
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The simile as uncountable as
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2. asked by Maggie.K
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I need to identify the figure of speech in this saying:"thy mind is an opal." I think it is a metaphor. Am I correct?
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2. asked by Anna
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Thank you very much for your corrections. I still have a few questions on my previous post.1. I'm as fast as a lightning. I'm
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2. asked by Franco
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What is the meaning of the phrase "steal the secret of the sun"
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2. asked by Katrina
3. 352 views

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