Grammar : Figure of Speech - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following is onomatopoeia? 2002 May/June comprehension passage.
Bamg
Splash
Tick tock
All of the above
Which of the following is an apostrophe? 2022
Oh, Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou, Romeo?
My love, my life, my everything.
I miss you so much.
I love you.
Which of the following is an allusion?
He was a modern-day Achilles.
He was a great warrior
He was a strong and brave
He was a skilled fighter
Which of the following is a metaphor?
She is a rose.
She is as beautiful as a rose
She is more beautiful than a rose
She is the most beautiful rose in the garden.
Which of the following is a simile?
She is a rose
She is as beautiful as a rose
She is more beautiful than a rose
She is the most beautiful rose in the garden.
What are some of the most common figures of speech?
Some of the most common figures of speech include:
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Simile: A simile is a comparison of two things using the words "like" or "as." For example, "She was as beautiful as a rose."
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Metaphor: A metaphor is a comparison of two things that does not use the words "like" or "as." For example, "She was a rose."
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Personification: Personification is giving human qualities to something that is not human. For example, "The wind whispered through the trees."
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Allusion: An allusion is a reference to something that is well-known, such as a historical event, a work of literature, or a myth. For example, "He was a modern-day Achilles."
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Hyperbole: Hyperbole is an exaggeration. For example, "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."