English Figures of Speech
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Here are the steps one can use to identify Metonym:
- First of all, after looking at a word or a phrase, ask is this word being used instead of something it is closely connected to. If yes, this is Metonym in a sentence
- Also, check the type of relationship between the words. In other words, a Metonym must have a logical or cultural connection. For instance, the White House published a statement at 9:00 AM. This means the U.S. Government or President released the statement
- Then, ask what it really refers to. Replace the word with what it stands for. After doing this, if the sentence still makes sense and the meaning is symbolic, it is likely
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Here are some of examples of Metonymy in everyday speech:
Metonym | What it Stands for |
|---|---|
The Crown | Royal Power or Monarchy |
Suits | Business executives |
Wall Street | Stock Market |
Hand | Help |
Dish | Meal or a plate of food |
Press | Media / Journalists |
The Bar | Legal profession or lawyers |
Stage | Theater / Acting profession |
Pen | Writing or Diplomacy |
Sword | War |
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Metonymy is a figure of speech where one word or phrase is used to represent another, based on the close association or relationship between them. It is used by writers or speakers to create imagery, add depth in a sentence, and make complicated ideas more concise.
Examples:
- The crown will decide the fate of the kingdom. Here, the word Crown stands for Monarchy or Royal power
- The pen is mightier than the sword. Here, the word Pen stands for writing or diplomacy
- The White House has refused to comment on that particular issue. Here, the White House refers to the President or the government
- The bench ruled in favor of the defendant. Here
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2 months agoBeginner-Level 5
In general it is not recommended to use a Hyperbole in formal context as it is meant to have an exaggeration and overstatement, which may not suit the formal tone or context. However, Hyperboles are not absolutely uncommon in formal setups as well. For example, I told you a million times to crosscheck the report before submitting.
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2 months agoBeginner-Level 5
While some idioms use Hyperbole, generally all Hyperboles are not idioms. Idioms are fixed expressions and have same meaning with varied usage, Hyperboles can be varied and the impact or intention may vary according to the situation.
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2 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Here are some Hyperbole which are commonly used in day to day conversation:
· I am so hungry that I can eat everything in the fridge.
· I am so late that by the time I reached there were cobwebs on my desk.
· My heart did a backflip!
· I cried so much watching the movie that there was a small pool in front of the couch.
Kids these days have such heavy school bags that am sure they carry stones instead of books.
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2 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Hyperbole is used to emphasise an information and to take it to a dramatic height. Hyperboles are also used as a comic relief to lighten up the mood. This figure of speech also brings out the creativity and imagination of the writer or the speaker.
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2 months ago
Contributor-Level 10
Hyperbole is a type of Figure of Speech or a literary device which aims at exaggeration and overemphasizing a fact or information or scenario to amplify the impact and to create a sense of drama. Hyperboles are not only widely used in literature, but also in day to day life, advertisement and copywriting, etc. For example, It is raining so heavy that I will have to row a boat to reach office.
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
There are three types of alliteration:
- Initial Alliteration
- Hidden Alliteration
- ·Consonantal Alliteration
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2 months agoContributor-Level 10
Check out the following list to know about some examples of alliteration in English:
- Mickey Mouse
- Fast & Furious
- Cold, Crisp & Clear
- PayPal
- Bustling Bees
- Whistling winds
- Peter Pieper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
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