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is a word or group of words that contains images.

figures of speech

is a figure of speech that makes a comparison, showing similarities between two different things.

simile

The water well was as dry as a bone.

simile

Her cheeks are red like a rose.

simile

is a figure of speech which makes an implicit, implied or hidden comparison between two things that are unrelated but share some common characteristics.

metaphor

It is going to be clear skies from now on.

metaphor

The skies of his future began to darken.

metaphor

is the projection of characteristics that normally belong only to humans onto inanimate objects, animals, deities, or forces of nature.

personification

The sun smiled down on them

personification

The party died down

personification

derived from a Greek word meaning “over-casting” is a figure of speech, which involves an exaggeration of ideas for the sake of emphasis.

hyperbole

Your suitcase weighs a ton!

hyperbole

I am dying of shame.

hyperbole

is a figure of speech in which words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words.

irony

The name of Britain’s biggest dog was “Tiny”.

irony

You laugh at a person who slipped stepping on a banana peel and the next thing you know, you slipped too.

irony

is when a speaker breaks off from addressing one party and instead addresses a third party.

apostrophe

Ugh, cell phone, why won’t you load my messages?”

apostrophe

O holy night! The stars are brightly shining!”

apostrophe

is a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas are joined to create an effect.

oxymoron

Seriously funny

oxymoron

Pretty ugly

oxymoron

is the juxtaposition of a set of seemingly contradictory concepts that reveal a hidden and/or unexpected truth.

paradox

Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it.” -Gandhi

paradox

It’s weird not to be weird.” -John Lennon

paradox

The substitution of an inoffensive term for one considered offensively explicit.

euphemism

Pregnancy termination instead of abortion

euphemism

Correctional facility instead of jail

euphemism

The repetition of an initial consonant sound.

alliteration

She sells seashells by the seashore.

alliteration

He dunked the delicious donut in dairy creamer.

alliteration

The repetition of the same word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses or verse.

anaphora

Unfortunately, I was in the wrong place at the wrong time on the wrong day.

anaphora

I am awake, I am strong. I am ready.

anaphora

are speeches given during a ceremony or a ritual marked by observance of formality or etiquette.

Ceremonial Speeches

It is a mini speech given by the host of a ceremony that introduces another speaker and his or her speech.

Speeches of Introduction

is a brief speech given to accompany a prize or honor.

Speeches of Presentation

It is a speech given by the recipient of a prize or honor.

Speeches of Acceptance

is delivered when a new store opens, a building is named after someone, a plaque is placed on a wall, a new library is completed, and so on.

Speeches of Dedication

is a speech designed to congratulate, appreciate, or remember.

Toast Speech

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Roast Speech

is a speech given in honor of someone who has died.

Eulogies

allows someone to say goodbye to one part of his or her life as he or she is moving on to the next part of life.

Farewell Speech