Figures of Speech Worksheet

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Age: 10-18
Level: Difficult
Language: English (en)
ID: 7201868
26/09/2023
Country code: EG
Country: Egypt
School subject: English (2214569)
Main content: Figures of Speech (2214570)
From worksheet author:
  1. What is a figure of speech? Provide a definition and an example.
  2. Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentence: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
  3. Explain the difference between a simile and a metaphor.
  4. Give an example of a hyperbole and explain its purpose in adding emphasis or creating a vivid image.
  5. Identify the figure of speech used in the sentence: "The wind whispered through the trees."
  6. What figure of speech is used in the phrase "time flies"? Explain what it means.
  7. Give an example of personification and explain how it enhances the meaning of the sentence.
  8. Identify the figure of speech used in the following sentence: "He's as strong as an ox."
  9. Explain the purpose of using onomatopoeia in writing and provide an example.
  10. Identify and explain the figure of speech used in the phrase "the world is your oyster."

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