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Figures of Speech: Spot Them in Seconds
Figures of speech language ko effect dete hain. PGT/TGT literature aur poetry questions me inhe pehchanna zaroori hai. Definition + ek pakka example yaad rakho.
1. Comparison figures
- Simile — "like/as" se tulna: as brave as a lion.
- Metaphor — direct tulna (bina like/as): He is a lion in battle.
- Personification — cheezon ko insani gun: The wind whispered.
2. Sound figures
- Alliteration — same starting sound: wild and windy.
- Onomatopoeia — sound words: buzz, hiss, clang.
3. Meaning figures
- Hyperbole — exaggeration: I’ve told you a million times.
- Oxymoron — opposite words together: deafening silence.
- Metonymy — name swap: The crown will decide (= the king).
📝 Example"Life is a journey." → No "like/as", direct comparison → Metaphor (a simile would say "Life is like a journey").
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Simile = WITH like/as; Metaphor = WITHOUT. Sabse common confusion.
- Personification = lifeless cheez ko human action.
- Hyperbole exaggeration hai, jhooth nahi — effect ke liye.
⚡ Quick RevisionSimile(like/as), Metaphor(direct), Personification(human traits), Alliteration(sound), Hyperbole(exaggeration), Oxymoron(opposites). One example each = exam-ready.
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