Introduction
Figures of speech are essential in literary pieces because it adds color and beauty to it.
Come and let's explore some of the figures of speech used by authors/writers.
Task
Watch, listen and read.
Find the line/s or phrase/s that uses figures of speech in the poem, song, or movie clip.
Figures of Speech
https://literarydevices.net/figure-of-speech/
Process
1. Below are the links that will help you understand what is hyperbole, irony, simile, personification and metaphor.
https://literarydevices.net/simile/
https://literarydevices.net/metaphor/
http://www.literarydevices.com/personification/
https://literarydevices.net/hyperbole/
https://literarydevices.net/irony/
2. Find the line/s or phrase/s that uses the figures of speech stated above.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsEZ_xmwBp4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ3MnfbOORs
http://www.literarydevices.com/personification/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVoufLWYMGo
https://poetandpoem.com/Robert-William-Service/The-Living-Dead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKdKqxKl7TY
Evaluation
Group the lines according to its type.
| Simile | Metaphor | Hyperbole | Personification | Irony |
Conclusion
What are the differences of the five figures of speech mentioned?
Teacher Page
Matis, Charlene D.