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The document is a chart detailing various figures of speech, including definitions, examples, and tips for remembering them. It covers similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, oxymoron, puns, irony, anaphora, euphemism, and apostrophe. Each entry provides a clear explanation and references to poems where these figures are used.

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PDF Figure of Speech Chart

The document is a chart detailing various figures of speech, including definitions, examples, and tips for remembering them. It covers similes, metaphors, personification, alliteration, onomatopoeia, hyperbole, oxymoron, puns, irony, anaphora, euphemism, and apostrophe. Each entry provides a clear explanation and references to poems where these figures are used.

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Figure of Speech Chart

Figure of Definition Example Trick to Where in Poem / Detailed Tip


Speech Remember
Simile Comparison using “like” He is as brave as a lion. Think: Similar = In “The Tale of Custard the Dragon” – “brave as a tiger in a
or “as” Simile rage” (Look for “as” or “like”)
Metaphor Direct comparison Time is a thief. Hidden In “Dust of Snow” – “Dust of Snow” (snow = symbol of small
without "like/as" comparison joys); “Fire” and “Ice” in the poem Fire and Ice represent
desire and hatred
Personification Giving human qualities to The wind whispered. Think: Person-like In “Fog” – “It sits looking over harbor and city” (fog behaves
non-human things like a cat)
Alliteration Repetition of consonant She sells seashells... Sound-based In “Dust of Snow” – “Dust of Snow”, “save some part” → /s/
sounds at the beginning sound repeats. In “A Tiger in the Zoo” – “stalks in his silent
stripes” = repeated /s/ sound
Onomatopoeia Words that imitate sounds Buzz! Hiss! Bang! Think: Sound Use examples like “buzzing bees” or “clatter of hooves”
words
Hyperbole Exaggeration for effect I’ve told you a million Hyper = Over In “How to Tell Wild Animals” – “If he eats you, it's a lion” –
times! obviously exaggerated
Oxymoron Two opposite words used Deafening silence Oxymoron = Use poem examples such as “bitter sweet” or “cruel kindness”
together Opposites meet – not common in CBSE poems
Pun A humorous play on Time flies like an arrow; Funny wordplay explain as a language twist; possible in witty poems like
words fruit flies like a banana. Custard the Dragon

Irony The opposite of what’s The fire station burned Surprising twist In “Amanda!” – The adult nags her for not being perfect, while
expected down. Amanda imagines freedom – contrast creates irony
Anaphora Repetition at the start of We shall fight, we shall Emphasizing start In “Amanda!” – “Don’t...” is repeated at the start of many lines
lines or phrases rise...
Euphemism Polite or soft expression He passed away. Soften harshness gentle ways of expressing tough ideas
for harsh truth
Apostrophe Direct address to absent O Death, where is thy Talking to the In “For Anne Gregory” – the speaker directly addresses Anne,
or imaginary entity sting? unseen discussing her beauty vs. soul

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