Figures of Speech

Quarter 1
GRADE 10 ENGLISH

Observe the comic strip. Is the speaker's statement possible?

FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

The use of figures of speech is dominant in creative writing. Writers use figures of speech to add depth to a statement engaging the readers to be thinkers thus pushing them towards the discovery of meaning. Do you remember them? Simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia, allusion, personification, litotes, paradox, oxymoron, synecdoche, metonymy, apostrophe, hyperbole, irony.

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FIGURES OF SPEECH The use of figures of speech in communication is a confirmation of the notion that "Language is an art". Hence, the varied forms of figur...

WRITING VERSES

A verse basically refers to a single line in poetic composition. Verses can be grouped together as part of a song or poetry.

Take a look at the example below.

This verse written by Teacher Jeanille is composed after capturing the beautiful scenery of the sunset.

TIPS IN WRITING A VERSE:

Create an imagery in your head if you are not looking at an image of a landscape and the like.
Make a comparison of the movements or circumstances that the image may have brought about to real life.
Portray a tone in a way that you are giving an advice or perhaps an expression of longing, sadness, happiness, etc.
Use figures of speech.

WHAT TO DO:

Watch every video for each figure of speech to refresh your mind about the topic.
Then, write a verse for every two figures of speech combined.
Use the given guide words.
Write your answers in your notebook. Take a good photo of it then submit here.

SIMILE & HYPERBOLE

Use these words to write your verse . Bear in mind that the verse you are writing is exaggerated and at the same time makes a comparison using as or like.

TRAIN - BULLET

Example: When you run as fast as a bullet, remember that not all trains move like you do.

ALLUSION & APOSTROPHE

Use these words to write your verse . Bear in mind that the verse you are writing must use both allusion and apostrophe.

APHRODITE - LOVE

Example: Oh love! Come to me in my sleep and wake me with Aphrodite's kiss.

METONYMY & IRONY

Use these words to write your verse . Bear in mind that the verse you are writing must use both irony and metonymy.

TONGUE - MAN

LITOTES & SYNECDOCHE

Use these words to write your verse . Bear in mind that the verse you are writing must use both litotes and synecdoche.

ENEMY- WHEELS

PERSONIFICATION & PARADOX

Use these words to write your verse . Bear in mind that the verse you are writing must use both PERSONIFICATION and PARADOX.

STONE- WATER

ONOMATOPOEIA & OXYMORON

Use these words to write your verse . Bear in mind that the verse you are writing must use both litotes and synecdoche.

SNAKE - MEMORY

CONGRATULATIONS!

YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED THE TASKS FOR THE WEEK.

THOUGHTS TO PONDER

GRAMMAR plus a CREATIVE tongue equals colorful communication. Who says there is no art in communication? Well, it takes a creative tongue as represented by the use of figurative language side by side a good grammar. Basically, a play with words makes you a very interesting communicator. In my class, I do not only want you to communicate, I want to guide you to become interesting and successful in communication.

Teacher Jeanille