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This document discusses figures of speech and provides examples of metonymy and metaphor. Metonymy is when one element is substituted for another related element, such as referring to people in "suits" being at a meeting. Metaphor is an implied comparison without using words like "like" or "as", comparing two unlike things such as describing someone as "a walking dictionary". Examples of both figures of speech are given, such as "the pen is mightier than the sword" being an example of metonymy and "he is the Hitler of our school" being an example of metaphor.
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The document defines and provides examples of various types of figurative language:
- Simile - a direct comparison using like or as.
- Metaphor - an implied comparison without using like or as.
- Personification - attributing human qualities to non-human things.
- Hyperbole - deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or humor.
- Understatement - minimizing or underplaying for effect through melosis or litotes.
- Irony - saying one thing but meaning the opposite, usually to criticize or ridicule.
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This document provides information about different types of figurative language, including definitions and examples. It begins with defining literal and figurative language. It then explains several common figures of speech used in literature: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, irony and more. For each figure of speech, it provides a concise definition and one or more examples to illustrate how it is used. The document is intended to help readers recognize and understand different figurative language devices.
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The document defines and provides examples of several literary devices: similes which use like or as to draw comparisons; metaphors which make implicit comparisons; personification which gives human attributes to non-human things; alliteration which uses repeating consonant sounds; and apostrophe which addresses absent or non-human things as if present. Each term is repeated three times for emphasis and examples are provided to illustrate each device.
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The document discusses two main types of language: literal language and figurative language. Literal language states things directly, while figurative language uses imagery and techniques like metaphor and simile to infer or suggest meanings. The document then defines and provides examples of common types of figurative language including imagery, metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, and idioms. It explains that figurative language can make writing more rich and vivid.
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This document discusses figures of speech and provides examples of metonymy and metaphor. Metonymy is when one element is substituted for another related element, such as referring to people in "suits" being at a meeting. Metaphor is an implied comparison without using words like "like" or "as", comparing two unlike things such as describing someone as "a walking dictionary". Examples of both figures of speech are given, such as "the pen is mightier than the sword" being an example of metonymy and "he is the Hitler of our school" being an example of metaphor.
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The document defines and provides examples of various types of figurative language:
- Simile - a direct comparison using like or as.
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- Personification - attributing human qualities to non-human things.
- Hyperbole - deliberate exaggeration for emphasis or humor.
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This document provides information about different types of figurative language, including definitions and examples. It begins with defining literal and figurative language. It then explains several common figures of speech used in literature: simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, irony and more. For each figure of speech, it provides a concise definition and one or more examples to illustrate how it is used. The document is intended to help readers recognize and understand different figurative language devices.
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The document defines and provides examples of several literary devices: similes which use like or as to draw comparisons; metaphors which make implicit comparisons; personification which gives human attributes to non-human things; alliteration which uses repeating consonant sounds; and apostrophe which addresses absent or non-human things as if present. Each term is repeated three times for emphasis and examples are provided to illustrate each device.
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This document discusses different types of figurative language such as metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, and idioms. It provides examples and definitions for each type. Metaphors directly compare two things, stating that one thing is the other. Similes use like or as to compare two unlike things. Personification gives human qualities to non-human things. Hyperboles exaggerate for effect. Idioms are phrases with meanings different from the literal words. The document aims to explain these figurative language techniques.
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This document defines and provides examples of different figures of speech including simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, irony, onomatopoeia, and alliteration. It begins by differentiating between literal and figurative language. Literal language means exactly what is said while figurative language has implied meanings. Various figures of speech are then defined and an example is given for each, such as "They fight like lions" for simile and "The students at that school are all brains" for metaphor. The document concludes by stating figures of speech teach us to observe implied meanings in language.
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This document introduces figurative language and provides examples of common types used to make writing more descriptive and engaging. It defines figurative language as using comparisons, repetitions, exaggerations, and imitations to create images for the reader. The document then explains common types like simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and personification and provides examples of each. It encourages thinking of additional examples and distinguishing between literal and figurative meanings.
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This document defines and provides examples of different types of figures of speech including similes, metaphors, personification, and hyperbole. It explains that similes and metaphors make comparisons between two unlike things using like or as and without using like or as, respectively. Personification gives human traits to non-human things. Hyperbole uses exaggeration to make a point in a humorous or dramatic way. The document also distinguishes between literal language, which means exactly what is said, and figurative language, which requires interpreting a deeper or hidden meaning through figures of speech.
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like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
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accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
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changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
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literary Terms
- 2. Dramatic irony Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something that is going on in situation but the characters are unaware of what is going on. For example ; a woman thinks her boyfriend is acting strangely because he is about to propose her but the audience knows that he is planning to run away with another woman.
- 3. Question #1 It is derived from a 'Greek ' word meaning "over casting " is a figure of speech that involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis. it is a device that we apply in our day _to _ day speech for example: I am so hungry that I could eat horse . Hyperbole
- 4. "Figurative Language is language that's intended to create an image, occasionor other effects in the mind of the reader or listener for example: Time is money .he has a heart of stone. Figurative Language
- 5. DIALOGUE Dialogue is conversation between two or more persons . The conversation between characters in a novel , drama, etc : an exchange of ideas and opinions on a particular issues especially political or religious issues. Example : " Lisa" said Kylie " I need help moving this box of toys for the garage sale.
- 6. Personification Personification This example is not a metaphor or simile because the wind is not being compared to anything. There is nothing in the sentence that suggests it means the opposite of what it being stated, so the answer is not irony. It is an example of personification, which is when you give human attributes or qualities to non-living things or concepts. The wind cannot literally "whisper", because it isn't a person.
- 7. Metaphor Metaphor This is not an example of an allusion, which is defined is an an indirect reference. It is not an anaphora, which is the repetition of a word or expression at the beginning of sentences or clauses. This example features a comparison of two unlike objects. In this example, "you" and "sunshine" are compared to one another. It is a metaphor and not a simile, because it is a direct comparison and does not use the words "like" or "as".
- 8. Simile Simile A simile is an indirect comparison of two unlike objects using the words "like" or "as". In this sentence, the laughter of the witch is being compared to nails on a chalkboard. It is not an example of alliteration, which is the repetition of consonant sounds. It is not an oxymoron, because it doesn't feature two contradictory terms side by side. It is not an example of litotes, because it does not express an understatement.
- 9. Alliteration Assonance Alliteration Alliteration is the repetition of consonant sounds. In this example, the /p/ sound is repeated throughout the sentence in the words "Pretty", "Princess", "Pamela", "prefers", "prance" and "pirouette." Assonance Assonance is the repetition of vowel sounds. The words "Matt" "rapped" "band" "man" "tan" "hat", and "clapped" all have the short a vowel sound.
- 10. Onomatopoeia Onomatopoeia Onomatopoeia is when a word evokes its actual sound. The sounds of the words "pop" (which means a sharp, snapping noise) and "sizzle" (a hissing sound that is made when cooking) suggest the words themselves.