1 English Figures of Speech
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- Q1The actual dictionary meaning of a wordUsers enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q2Language that goes beyond the normal being of the words needUsers enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q3A figure of speech is a word or phrase that possesses a separate meaning from its literal definition.Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q4It is a type of figurative language that describes something by comparing it to something else with words like or as.Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q5She hangs like a starUsers enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q6His temper was as explosive as a volcanoUsers enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q7It is a common figure of speech that makes a comparison by directly relating one thing to another unrelated thing.Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q8Life is one big roller coaster ride.Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q9He is my knight in shining armor.Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q10It is a figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings or is spoken of as if it were human.Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q11The sun stretched his golden arms and greeted everyone with his kind smile.Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q12Used an exaggerated statement to create a strong emotional response.Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q13I nearly died laughingUsers enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q14Figure of speech in which the intended meaning is the opposite of that expressed by the words used.Users enter free textType an Answer30s
- Q15Contradicts itself, but which, upon further examination, contains some kernel of truth or reason.Users enter free textType an Answer30s