English Studies - Grade 7

English Studies
Grade 7
21/5/20

Figures of Speech.

A figure of speech is an expression used in a special way for specific effect, rather than it's literal meaning. e.g
1> SIMILE:- This is a figure of speech that uses "like" or "as" to compare two things. e.g
1.) Junior operated the machine LIKE his father.
2.) Our king dresses LIKE a British.
3.) Uloma walks AS gracefully AS her mother.

2> Metaphor: This is a figure of speech that does not use "like" or "as" but makes direct, implied or hidden comparison. e.g Instead of saying that Martin is as dirty as a pig, metaphor will say - Martin is a pig.
Other examples
A> Her good accent is the tool with which she intimidated her mates.
B> Their marriage is a mere pretence.

3> Personification: This is a figure of speech that gives human qualities (traits) to an animal or object. e.g
1.) The trees danced as the wind blew.
2.) The moon kept smiling at us.


Assignment:
Write three examples of each of the figures of speech discussed.

Make a sentence with each of them.

Good luck!

Clara O.