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An idiom is a phrase with a meaning that is different from the literal meaning of the words. Idioms exist in every language and culture, though their origins are unknown. Learning idioms can be confusing for non-native speakers, as the meanings are not obvious. Idioms add interest and imagery to writing by vividly describing situations, attitudes, and behaviors in a unique way. They are commonly used in casual conversation and classic literature to creatively convey intended meanings.
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Idioms are phrases that do not make literal sense but have figurative meanings understood by speakers of the language. An idiom is an expression where the meaning of the whole phrase is different from the meanings of each individual word. Common idioms discussed in the document include "it's raining cats and dogs" meaning it's raining heavily, and "to stick your neck out" or "go out on a limb" meaning to take a risk or put yourself in a vulnerable position. The document explores the meanings behind various idioms related to food, numbers, and animals.
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a word or expression used not with its original meaning but in an imaginative way to make a special effect is a Figure of Speech.
A figure of speech is a word or phrase using figurative language—language that has other meaning than its normal definition. In other words, figures of speeches rely on implied or suggested meaning, rather than a dictionary definition. A figure of speech is a deviation from the ordinary use of words in order to increase their effectiveness. It is also known as a rhetorical figure too because it produces a rhetorical effect. It deviates a statement from its real meaning or common usage to create a new required effect. It usually emphasises, embellishes, or clarifies language in both written and oral form. We can see its usage in literature too. We can even see it in advertisements, posters, slogans, newspapers, magazines, cartoons, etc.
Figure of speech can easily catch eyes and highlight the purpose of use. It is designed to make a comparison and create a dramatic factor while writing or speaking. Basically, it is a figurative language that may consist of a single word or phrase. It may be a simile, a metaphor or personification to convey the meaning other than the literal meaning. It is usually classified as different schemes. The ordinary sequence or pattern of words is known as a scheme. We usually perform basic four operations as below to create the required effect:
The addition is also known as repetition, expansion, or superabundance.
An omission is also known as subtraction, abridgement or lack.
Transposition is also known as transferring.
Permutation is also known as switching, interchange, substitution, or transmutation.
We can see many varieties in figures of speech because its prime aim is to use language to create the desired effect. For example, the usage of expressions like the mouth of a river, round and round, the eye of a needle, nasty place, a stream of abuse, money talks, butterflies in the stomach, painful pride, etc. We can see it in literature, poems, movies, speeches, etc. Therefore, in this article, the importance of figure of speech along with its various types with examples will be discussed.
Importance of Figure of Speech
It enhances the beauty of the writing. It makes the sentence deeper and leaves the reader with a sense of wonder. It brings life to the words used by the writer. The figure of Speech not only shows the writer's intent but also his purpose in using such language.
It adds flavour to the writing and makes it so much more enjoyable for the reader.
There are five major categories of figures of speech as below:
Figures of resemblance: It is also known as the figure of relationship. It is made up of simile, metaphor, or kenning.
Figures of emphasis: It is also known as a figure of an understatement. It is made up of hyperbole.
Figures of sound: It uses alliteration.
Verbal games: It is also known as gymnastics. It includes puns.
Figurative language commericals
The document provides information and examples about different types of figurative language including similes, metaphors, hyperboles, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia and imagery. It includes instructions for making a figurative language flip chart and examples of identifying different types of figurative language in sentences. Examples of figurative language used in poems, stories, music and advertisements are also provided.
Figures of Speech Presentation with examples by Dev Jain for Std.8
This document provides a presentation on figures of speech given by Dev Jain of the 8th standard at Tapovan Vatsalyadham English Medium School in Gujarat, India. It defines figures of speech as using words in a non-literal way to create effects like imagery or rhetoric. It then outlines and provides examples of 15 common types of figures of speech, including similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration, assonance, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, antithesis, allusion, apostrophe, anaphora, oxymoron, paradox, irony, and puns. The presentation aims to educate the audience on various literary devices used in language.
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