Figure of Speech
Definition of Figure of Speech:
A figure of speech is a way of using words to create a special effect or meaning that is different from the usual, literal meaning.
Why We Use Figures of Speech:
We use figures of speech to make poems and composition more interesting, clear, or powerful. They help us describe things creatively, compare ideas, add emotion, or paint mental pictures for the reader or listener.
1. Simile
A simile compares two different things using the words like or as. It shows how one thing is similar to another.
Example: Her smile was as bright as the sun.
This means her smile was very bright and cheerful.
2. Metaphor
A metaphor also compares two different things, but it does so without using like or as. It says that one thing is another to show how they share a quality.
Example: Time is a thief.
This means time passes quickly and takes away moments, just like a thief steals.
3. Onomatopoeia
Onomatopoeia is the use of words that sound like the thing they describe. These words imitate real sounds.
Example: The bees buzzed in the garden.
The word buzzed sounds like the noise bees make.