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FIGURES OF
SPEECH
GROUP 4
WHAT IS FIGURE
OF SPEECH?
A figure of speech is a word or phrase that has a
meaning different from its literal interpretation. It's a
tool that writers use to make their language more
expressive, persuasive, and impactful. Figures of
speech can involve comparison, exaggeration,
repetition, or symbolism to convey complex ideas in
a creative or concise way.
FIGURE OF SPEECH ACCORDING
TO SOUND
Alliteration Onomatopoeia Assonance
The repetition of the The use of words that mimic the sounds The repetition of
same initial letter, they describe. Example: "buzz", "bang", identical or similar
sound, or group of "pop", "hiss". vowel sounds within
sounds in a series of words, phrases, or
words. Alliteration sentences. Example:
includes tongue "He's a brash, crass
twisters. Example: "She man."
sells seashells by the
seashore."
FIGURE OF SPEECH ACCORDING
TO SOUND
Consonance Anaphora Euphony
The repetition of the The repetition of a word or phrase at the The use of words and
same consonant two or beginning of successive clauses. Example: phrases that are
more times in short "Every day, every night, in every way, I am distinguished as
succession. Example: getting better and better." having a wide range
"pitter patter" or "all of noteworthy melody
mammals named Sam or loveliness in the
are clammy". sounds they create. It
gives pleasing and
soothing effects to
the ear due to
repeated vowels and
smooth consonants.
Example: "Season of
mists and mellow
fruitfulness, Close
bosom-friend of the
maturing sun."
WHERE ARE THEY
USE FOR?
These figures of speech are often used in literature
and poetry to create rhythm, to draw attention to
certain words or ideas, to evoke emotions, and to
make language more vivid, imaginative, or
memorable.
FIGURE OF SPEECH ACCORDING TO
SYMBOLISM & REPRESENTING OBJECT
01 02 03 04
SIMILE METAPHOR SYMBOLISM ALLEGORY

This is a figure of
A simile is a figure of Symbolism is the This is a figure of speech
speech that makes a
speech that makes a practice of using where abstract ideas are
comparison between
comparison between symbols to signify ideas described using characters,
two things that are
two unlike things, using and qualities by giving events, and other elements.
basically dissimilar but
the words "like" or "as". them symbolic It is a symbolic
have something in
For example, "He is as meanings that are representation. For
common. Unlike a simile,
brave as a lion." a metaphor does not different from their example, consider Plato’s
use "like" or "as" in the literal sense. For “Allegory of the Cave,”
comparison. For example, a dove is often where light symbolizes
example, "Life is a used to symbolize knowledge and darkness
journey." peace. symbolizes ignorance.
FIGURE OF SPEECH ACCORDING TO
SYMBOLISM & REPRESENTING OBJECT
05 06 07 08
PERSONIFICATION ALLUSION IRONY IMAGERY

An
This is a figure of speech allusion
Irony is a figure of speech Imagery refers to the use of vivid
where human qualities are that involves expressing and descriptive language to create
is an indirect reference, usually
given to animals, objects, or something different or sensory experiences and mental
to another work, outside of the
opposite to what is
ideas. It is a type of text, without explicitly naming pictures in the reader's mind. It is a
expected or intended. It
metaphor where inanimate the reference point. For example, literary technique that appeals to
often creates a contrast
in Hamlet, the scene of Old
objects or abstractions are between what is said and our senses of sight, sound, taste,
Hamlet being poisoned in the
endowed with human what is actually meant, touch, and smell, allowing us to
castle garden by his brother --
qualities or are represented who is referred to as a “serpent”
resulting in a humorous, imagine and experience the world
as possessing human form. -- would likely be a familiar sarcastic, or satirical described in the text more vividly.
For example, "The stars allusion effect. For example, For example, "The aroma of freshly
to the Biblical Garden of Eden saying "What a beautiful
danced in the sky." baked bread wafted through the
for highly religious Elizabethan day!" when it's raining
heavily. air, making mouths water."
readers (1.5.36).
WHERE ARE THEY
USE FOR?
These figures of speech are often used in literature
and poetry to add depth and layers of meaning,
making the piece of work more interesting and
engaging.
MEMBERS:
Domingo Ricon
PRESENTED
BY GROUP
Jerry P. Calub Jr.
Jose Siguan Delacruz Jr
Marcellinus Arcano
Maricel Delos Santos Ayson
4
Noel Matela
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