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Figures of Speech Studysheet
Figures of Speech Studysheet
Figures of Speech Studysheet
● Irony: The use of words to convey a meaning that is opposite of its literal meaning.
Example: A fire station burns down.
→ Here's a sample text with examples of figures of speech. Circle the figures of speech:
"The wind howled through the night, a mournful cry that pierced through the silence. The moon
was a glowing lantern, illuminating the darkness with its soft light. Leaves rustled like whispers
in the breeze, and the trees swayed in a dance with the wind. The stars twinkled like diamonds
in the sky, and the night was alive with magic and mystery."
Questions
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Exercise 2: Rewrite the following sentences using a figure of speech.
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