Important Figures of Speeches worth delving into
Important Figures of Speeches worth delving into : Metaphor : Definition: An implied comparison between two dissimilar things based on a shared, important characteristic. Example: "All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players; They have their exits and their entrances;" (As You Like It) Simile: Definition: A comparison between two essentially dissimilar things, highlighting certain common qualities, typically using the words "as" or "like." 2. Example: "She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies;" Alliteration: 1. Definition: The repetition of consonant sounds in a phrase or line, creating a rhythmic effect. 2. Example: "She sells sea shells on the sea shore." Irony : Definition: The use of words opposite to the intended meaning. Example:"I have been assured... a young healthy child... at a year old a most delicious, nourishing, and wholesome food..." (A Modes...