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Figures Of Speech Exercises for Class 8 Format, Examples, Samples

A language is truly an art form. There are so many variations and intricacies available that can convey several different meanings, all of which come together to serve one main purpose: to communicate.

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Figures Of Speech Exercises for Class 8 Format, Examples, Samples Pdf

Figures of speech express thoughts or feelings in a remarkable way that intentionally differs from the ordinary mode of speech, in order to add emotional intensity or beauty as perceived by the speaker.

Figures of speech often provide emphasis, the freshness of expression, and clarity.

Let’s Look At Some Figures Of Speech for Class 8

1. Simile: A stated comparison between two different things that have certain qualities in common. a. “My face looks like a wedding-cake left out in the rain.” – (W.H. Auden) b. Her words were as dull as dirt.

2. Metaphor: An implied comparison between two unlike things that actually have something important in common is called a metaphor. a. I fall upon the thorns of life. – P. B. Shelley b. “The leaves of life keep falling one by one. – Edward Fitzgerald

3. Personification: A figure of speech in which an inanimate object or abstraction is endowed with human qualities or abilities is called personification. a. My car was happy to be washed. b. Fate frowned on his endeavors. c. The wind howled throughout the night.

4. Hyperbole: a. I’d give my right arm for a cup of tea. b. My backpack weighs a ton!

5. Irony: The irony is the he use of words to convey the opposite of their literal meaning. It is a statement or situation where the meaning is contradicted by the appearance or presentation of the idea. a. He was no notorious malefactor, but he had been twice on the pillory, and once burnt in the hand for trifling oversights. b. Taking money from the poor and giving it to the rich.

6. Antithesis: The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in balanced phrases is called antithesis. a. “Love is an idea\ thing, marriage a reai thing.” – (Goethe) b. “We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.” – (Martin Luther King) c. “You’re easy on the eyes; Hard on the heart.” – (Terri Clark)

7. Litotes: Deliberate understatement or denial of the contrary is called litotes. a. “The grave’s a fine a private place, but none, I think, do there embrace.” – Andrew Marvell, “To His Coy Mistress” b. “for life’s not a paragraph and death I think is no parenthesis.”

8. Paradox: A statement that appears to contradict itself is called a paradox. a. “The child is father of man.” b. “You always hurt the one you love.”

9. Synecdoche: A figure of speech is which a part is used to represent the whole, the whole for a part, the specific for the general, the general for the specific, or the material for the thing made from it is called a synecdoche. a. “Robby got wheels this summer.” wheels = car b. “… the hand that wrote the letter…” hand = person

10. Pun: A play on words, sometimes on different senses of the same word and sometimes on the similar sense or sound of different words is called a pun. a. Writing with a broken pencil is pointless. b. Tigers do not eat clowns because they taste funny. c. The syrup is a source of sugar.

11. Oxymoron: A figure of speech in which incongruous or contradictory terms appear side by side is called an oxymoron. a. cold fire b. honest thief c. darkly lit d. fearful joy

12. Understatement A figure of speech in which a writer or a speaker deliberately makes a situation seem less important or serious than it is called an understatement. a. “It’s just a flesh wound.” – (Black Knight, after having both of his arms cut off, in Monty Python and the Holy Grail) b. “I am just going outside and may be some time.”- (Captain Lawrence Oates, Antarctic explorer, before walking out into a blizzard to face certain death, 1912) c. “I have to have this operation. It isn’t very serious. I have this tiny little tumor on the brain.”- (Holden Caulfield in The Catcher In The Rye, by J. D. Salinger)

13. Parenthesis: Parenthesis is a word, phrase, or sentence inserted as an aside in a sentence complete by itself. a. The number of living languages (currently about 6000, by most estimates) is decreasing rapidly. b. “The English (it must be owned) are rather a foul-mouthed nation.”

14. Apostrophe: The apostrophe is a diversion of discourse from the topic at hand to addressing some person or thing, either present or absent. a. “Hello darkness, my old friend I’ve come to talk with you again ..” – (Paul Simon, “The Sounds of Silence”) b. “Bright star, would I were steadfast as thou art” – (John Keats)

15. Onomatopoeia: The formation or use of words that imitate the sounds associated with the objects or actions they refer to is called Onomatopoeia. a. ‘Achoof: -used to represent the sound of a sneeze. b. ‘Meow: -the cry of a cat.

Figures Of Speech Practice Exercises for Class 8 CBSE

A. Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentences

1. The camel is the ship of the desert. a. Personification () b. Hyperbole () c. Metaphor () d. Apostrophe ()

2. Death lays its icy hands on Kings. a. Parenthesis () b. Antithesis () c. Metaphor () d. Personification ()

3. O Hamlet! Thou has cleft my heart in twain. a. Metaphor () b. Hyperbole () C. Oxymoron () d. Apostrophe ()

4. 0 death! Where is thy sting? O grave! Where is thy victory? a. Personification () b. Hyperbole () c. Metaphor () d. Apostrophe ()

5. Life is as tedious as a twice-told tale. a. Simile () b. Metaphor () c. Hyperbole () d. Apostrophe ()

6. Variety is the spice of life. a. Metaphor () b. Simile () c. Hyperbole () d. Antithesis ()

7. Pride goeth forth on horseback, grand and gay. a. Personification () b. Hyperbole () c. Apostrophe () d. Metaphor ()

8. O Solitude! Where are the charms that sages have seen in thy face? a. Personification () b. Apostrophe () c. Hyperbole () d. Antithesis ()

9. Here is the smell of blood still; all the perfumes of Arabia will not sweeten this little hand. a. Hyperbole () b. Antithesis () c. Personification () d. Metaphor ()

10. Many are called, few are chosen, a. Oxymoron () b. Antithesis () c. Hyperbole () d. Personification ()

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Figurative language Worksheet 1 #2 is in need of correction. The quote provided is an example of onomatopoeia, which is not one of the choices. “Drip—hiss—drip—hiss fall the raindrops / on the oaken log which burns, and steams, and smokes the ceiling beams. / Drip—hiss—the rain never stops.”

We assumed here that the presence of another technique is simply beyond the scope of the question.

We’re sticking to the thought question (to match with the provided answers) and discussing what else we think we find (if we do).

We spotted this ‘bonus’ technique also.

This question does contain onomatopoeia. And you can definitely discuss and share that.

It also contains hyperbole.

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As a painter uses brushes and paint to create an image, a writer also has tools to create an effect. One of these tools is the use of figurative language , where the writer changes or enhances the normal meaning of words. This enhancement falls into a number of categories, called collectively “figures of speech.” These categories include metaphor , simile , personification , hyperbole , alliteration ,  onomatopoeia and more.

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Figures of speech worksheet.

Read these sentences carefully and put the correct answer against each sentence.

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Figures of Speech Word Search Worksheet

Figures of speech word search worksheet. Figurative language refers to words or phrases that are not meant literally, but rather are used in an exaggerated or literary way. Examples of figurative language include simile, metaphor, hyperbole, and personification. This activity is a fun way for students to practice identifying the different types of figurative language.

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Figures of Speech

Our Figures of Speech lesson plan teaches students different figures of speech and what they mean. Students learn to recognize figures of speech and what some common figures of speech mean.

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Our Figures of Speech lesson plan introduces students to many different types of figures of speech. After being introduced to the definitions of different types of figures of speech, students are asked to work collaboratively to write sentences for each type, utilizing their creativity and testing their understanding of the concepts. Students are also asked to identify figures of speech in text and write a short story using at least 5 different types of figures of speech.

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to define figures of speech and identify and recognize the different types of speech.

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Figures of Speech Exercises

Figures of speech is an important part of English grammar . It is essential that children have a basic idea about the different types of figures of speech. It will help them easily identify any kind of figure of speech and also use it in sentences of their own. The exercise in the article will make it easier.

Figures of Speech Exercise with Answers

Given below is an exercise on figures of speech for you. Try it out.

Identify the Figure of Speech

Read the following sentences and identify the figure of speech used.

• The thief was as sly as a fox.
• Upon explanation, the concept was as clear as crystal to Rahul.
• The soldier jumped on the enemies like a hungry lion.
• The camel is the ship of the desert.
• The dentist had a severe toothache.
• Mr. Sharma thought the sweets were calling him.
• It seemed that the sky was going to cry the entire night.
• I would forgive you when pigs fly.
• Man proposes; God disposes.
• What a piece of work is, man!
• Death touched Miss David with its icy fingers.
• Sheldon is a walking dictionary.
• The sausages tasted awfully good.
• Sheena was as proud as a peacock.
• It has been raining cats and dogs for hours.
• The thief was as sly as a fox. – Simile
• Upon explanation, the concept was as clear as crystal to Rahul. – Simile
• The soldier jumped on the enemies like a hungry lion. – Simile
• The camel is the ship of the desert. – Metaphor
• The dentist had a severe toothache. – Irony
• Mr. Sharma thought the sweets were calling him. – Personification
• It seemed that the sky was going to cry the entire night. – Personification
• I would forgive you when pigs fly. – Hyperbole
• Man proposes; God disposes. – Antithesis
• What a piece of work is, man! – Exclamation
• Death touched Miss David with its icy fingers. – Personification
• Sheldon is a walking dictionary. – Metaphor
• The sausages tasted awfully good. – Oxymoron
• Sheena was as proud as a peacock. – Simile
• It has been raining cats and dogs for hours. – Idiom

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What is a simile.

A simile is a comparison made between two different things which have at least one characteristic in common.

What is personification?

When inanimate objects/ abstract notions are spoken of as having life or intelligence, it’s known as personification.

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Related ela standard: l.7.5.a.

A figure of speech is a word or phrase that comes off in a completely different manner from its literal meaning. Often figures of speech are used to engage readers and make them think more deeply towards the purpose of the assertion. Figures of speech often attempt to make the writing more human and put a personal touch on what is being examined. The goal of a figure of speech is to leave a mark on your audience. This is usually accompanied with astonishment or laughter. There are a wide range of vehicles to help you achieve this. Some of provide human traits to inanimate objects. Others exaggerate to an overwhelming level. These worksheets will help students use figures of speech in their own writing. In this collection of bold worksheets we will look at how figures of speech can be used within a set of context.

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Recognizing Allusions - There are simple sentences and short paragraphs to work on here. Read each of the sentences below. Underline the allusion. Then identify whether it alludes to literature, mythology, or the Bible.

Biblical Uses - This is a specific literature genre to work with. Each of the sentences below contains a Biblical allusion. Underline where it appears and then explain its meaning.

Historical Usage - A little bit of a look back in time for you. You will examine sentences and identify how this technique has been applied.

Working That Allusion - You will be examining extended sentences that are pre-written for you. You will decide the form that is used and classify it as one of the following: A. Literature B. Mythology C. Bible

Writing with Allusions - Sometimes you will see people label these "flashbacks". You will identify it used in paragraph form and then explain what it means to the reader.

Figures of Speech in Literature - Identify the metaphor and simile in the passage. This is a well known reading passage and poem that you will analyze.

Recognition in Literature - There are two allusions in the passage. Identify whether they are illusions from history, literature or mythology.

Explain How It Happens - Locate the allusion in the poem. Write it on the line below. You will then be asked to go a step further and explain what it means.

Allusions in Literature - The passage contains three allusions. Identify them, and briefly explain what each is alluding to.

Famous Writes - Identify and explain each allusion in each of the famous pieces of writing.

Literary Allusions in Book Titles - Authors often allude to other literary works when they title their books.

Finding Hidden Meaning... - Explain how the underlying thoughts functions to add meaning within the context of the story.

Tripping On Words - Words can be tough to draw from in this activity. These entries are all pretty volatile situations that may engage readers a bit.

Indirect Reference - Such as: From the moment he first laid eyes on her he could no longer give us the time of day.

Take It For Real - Identify whether the allusion is to literature (L), the Bible (B) or mythology (M). Write the correct letter on the line.

How to Identify Figures of Speech

Figures of speech are the elements in the written text of any language that mean something else in a given context rather than giving their literal meaning. These are important to any text, especially the literary and fictional text, to make the reader understand a point with clarity and to convey a deeper sense indirectly with the usage of a few words than that would have to be used if the direct idea had to be stated. The connotative meanings of the figures of speech are widely known to the audience and sometimes, even if it is not widely known, the reader easily understands them taking the meaning from the context. There are a lot of figurative elements in the English language that are used for different purposes. Some of these are as follows:

Here are some of the figures of speech that are commonly used in text and conversations. The explanations of these figures of speech will help you in identifying them easily.

A simile is a figure of speech that is widely used to compare two things and to show a similarity between two very distinct phenomena based on a particular aspect. A simile uses the words like as, just like, similar to, like, etc. to show a comparison between the ideas under discussion. An example of a simile used in a sentence can be “He is as brave as a lion.”

The comparison is usually done between two entities that are very unlike each other. For example, She was acting like a frog. He was running like a wolf. She is as brave as a lioness. The child is behaving like a clown.

A metaphor performs the same function as that performed by a simile in the statements. The only difference is that a metaphor used regards one thing as some other thing based on some aspect of its quality that the other thing is famous for. Moreover, there is no use of comparative terms like as, just like, etc. in a statement with metaphor. An example of metaphor's use in a sentence can be “He is a lion.”

A metaphor is that figure of speech that is used to make a direct comparison between two different entities. The metaphor can be used when you want to put immense focus on a trait of a person that is very much alike to something. For example, The child is a clown. She was a frog. He was a wolf. She is a lioness.

The irony is an interesting figure of speech. It is used when you want to create a mocking effect in the text. Irony occurs when there is a conflict or difference between what is being said and the actual meaning. For example, Mother said "how wonderful", when I told her I had to work on Sundays. The unsinkable Titanic sank on its first voyage.

Personification

Personification is a figure of speech that gives human-like qualities and emotions to a non-living thing to increase its importance and stress on the ideas associated with it in a statement.

Personification is that figure of speech that is used to give the traits of a human being to non-human entities. This figure of speech is used in the literature mostly to give the details of something. For example, The tea branches danced with the breeze. The storm ate up the entire town.

The oxymoron is the figure of speech that occurs when two contradicting words combine. For example, Sweet sorrow Peace force

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