Question

could someone give me a quick lesson on figure of speeches

Answer 1

This may help you ,check it out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figure_of_speech

Answer 2

I can explain this to you if you would like me to. @Jimboslice

Answer 3

please do...

Answer 4

Ok. First Personification.

Answer 5

Personification is just giving a human like trait to an inanimate object. For example:

The wind whispered to me.
~Everyone knows wind can't whisper

The tree hugged me in tough times.
~We know trees can't hug.

Do you understand?

Answer 6

@Jimboslice

Answer 7

those are good examples & easy to understand.

Answer 8

Good so we will move on to simile. Very easy.

Answer 9

Simile compares two objects using "like" or "as".

Example:

The cat chased me like a cheetah chasing a gazelle.

Or

The rock was as still as silence itself.

Got it @Jimboslice

Answer 10

got it

Answer 11

okay now for analogy.

Answer 12

An analogy is a figure of speech that equates two things to explain something unfamiliar by highlighting its similarities to something that is familiar. This figure of speech is commonly used in spoken and written English.
For example: Questions and answers, crying and laughing, etc.
- See more at: http://fos.iloveindia.com/#sthash.uhyISFB3.dpuf

Answer 13

Got it?

Answer 14

@Jimboslice

Answer 15

???

Answer 16

I understand

Answer 17

Ok, now metaphor.

Answer 18

Metaphor is saying one thing is another using was or is.
Ex:
That cat was a cheetah chasing me!
or
You were a snail in the race

Answer 19

got it?

Answer 20

Yes. will you help me on one of my questions

Answer 21

Sure thing!

Answer 22

Thanks, okay so one of my figure of speeches come from a Bob Marley song.
"Preacherman, don't tell me,
Heaven is under the earth.
I know you don't know what life is really worth."
Honestly I can't decide

Answer 23

Heaven is under earth is a metaphor I believe. What was your question?

Answer 24

that was the question I didn't understand where that quote was under witch figure of speech

Answer 25

Hard to say. I think it can be multiple things. Metaphor, Hyperbole

Answer 26

thank you for all your help @noneyabusiness

Answer 27

You are welcome