FIGUE OF SPEECH .pptx
- 1. Simile Euphemism Hyperbole Assonance Synecdoche Oxymoron Metaphor Alliteration Personificati on Irony What is a Figure of Speech? Literary Devices By : Erika M. Luciano
- 2. a)Make them realized what figures of speech is; b) Identify the figures of speech used in the sentences/story; c) Explain figures of speech used in the sentences/story Learning Objectives
- 4. Make your writing colorful Figures of Speech
- 5. Figures of Speech Figures of speech are words or phrases that depart from straightforward literal language. Figures of speech are often used and crafted for emphasis, freshness, expression, or clarity.
- 6. Types of Figures of Speech
- 7. SIMILE A simile is the comparison of two Unlike things using or . He eats like a pig. You are as pretty as a picture.
- 8. METAPHOR A metaphor is the comparison of two unlike things or expressions, sometimes using the verb “to be,” and not using like or as (as in a simile). “To be” (am, is, are, was,
- 9. ALLITERATION Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds of neighboring words.
- 10. ONOMATOPOEIA (on-uh-mat-uh-pee-uh) An onomatopoeia is a word that imitates the sound it represents. The chiming of the bells… The boom of the explosion…
- 11. HYPERBOLE A hyperbole is an or exaggeration or overstatement. His feet are as big as boats! I nearly died laughing!
- 12. PERSONIFICATION Giving human qualities to things that are not human The moon looked down at me.
- 13. OXYMORON Words that are opposites used side by side Hot chili Jumbo shrimp
- 14. ASSONANCE repetition of vowels without repetition of consonants
- 15. EUPHEMISM a mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing. Passed away – Died I’m Busy – Leave me alone You’re being let go – You’re Fired !
- 16. IRONY the use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning.
- 18. Synecdoche a part represents the whole the word hand in "offer your hand in marriage" wheels referring to a car.
- 20. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE! He clattered and clanged as he washed the dishes. (A) Simile (B) Onomatopoeia (C) Hyperbole
- 21. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE! Life is a beach! (A)Metaphor (B)Alliteration (C) Simile
- 22. TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE! “Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.” ~Mother Goose (A) Onomatopoeia (B) Hyperbole (C) Alliteration
- 23. GREAT JOB !! Prepared by : Erika Luciano