FIGURE OF SPEECH Gurukul International School, Pachora

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1.

Life is like a dream.
- A.
  
  Metaphor
- B.
  
  Simile
- C.
  
  Personification
- D.
  
  Hyperbole
Correct Answer
B. Simile

Explanation
The correct answer is simile because a simile is a figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as." In this case, the statement "Life is like a dream" is comparing life to a dream using the word "like," indicating that it is a simile.

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Ring a ring O roses
- A.
  
  Oxymoron
- B.
  
  Alliteration
- C.
  
  Apostrophe
- D.
  
  Onomatopoeia
Correct Answer
B. Alliteration

Explanation
The correct answer is alliteration because the phrase "Ring a ring O roses" repeats the "r" sound at the beginning of each word, creating a rhythmic and melodic effect. Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity.

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O World! O Life! O Time!
- A.
  
  Oxymoron
- B.
  
  Onomatopoeia
- C.
  
  Apostrophe
- D.
  
  Alliteration
Correct Answer
C. ApostropHe

Explanation
The correct answer is "Apostrophe". An apostrophe is a literary device in which the speaker addresses an absent or imaginary person or thing. In the given phrase, "O World! O Life! O Time!", the speaker is directly addressing the world, life, and time as if they were present and able to hear. This use of apostrophe adds emphasis and emotional intensity to the words, making it the appropriate choice for the answer.

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Snakes hiss.
- A.
  
  Onomatopoeia
- B.
  
  Alliteration
- C.
  
  Hyperbole
- D.
  
  Oxymoron
Correct Answer
A. Onomatopoeia

Explanation
The correct answer is Onomatopoeia because onomatopoeia refers to words that imitate or suggest the source of the sound they describe. In this case, "hiss" imitates the sound that snakes make, making it an example of onomatopoeia. Alliteration refers to the repetition of consonant sounds, hyperbole is an exaggeration, and oxymoron is a figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

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Experience is the best teacher.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Hyperbole
- C.
  
  Apostrophe
- D.
  
  Personification
Correct Answer
D. Personification

Explanation
The phrase "Experience is the best teacher" is an example of personification because it attributes human qualities (the ability to teach) to a non-human entity (experience). This figure of speech helps to emphasize the idea that experience can provide valuable lessons and knowledge, as if it were a wise and knowledgeable teacher.

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In oxymoron two opposites ideas are described together.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
In oxymoron, two opposite ideas are combined together to create a new meaning. It is a figure of speech that uses contradictory terms to express a complex or paradoxical idea. Examples of oxymorons include "jumbo shrimp" and "bittersweet." By juxtaposing contradictory words, oxymorons create a sense of tension and irony in language. Therefore, the statement "In oxymoron, two opposite ideas are described together" is true.

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In Alliteration repetition of words are there.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Alliteration is the repetition of initial consonant sounds, not words. Therefore, the given statement is incorrect. In alliteration, words may start with the same consonant sound, but they do not have to be the same word. For example, "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers" is an example of alliteration because the words start with the same "p" sound.

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I wandered as a black stone.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Alliteration
- C.
  
  Hyperbole
- D.
  
  Onomatopoiea
Correct Answer
A. Simile

Explanation
The correct answer is simile because a simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using the words "like" or "as". In the given statement, the speaker is comparing themselves to a black stone, indicating that they are feeling lost, isolated, or disconnected. The comparison helps to create a vivid image and convey the speaker's emotions.

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He is regularly irregular.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Oxymoron
- D.
  
  Alliteration
Correct Answer
C. Oxymoron

Explanation
The phrase "he is regularly irregular" is an example of an oxymoron. This is because it combines two contradictory terms, "regularly" and "irregular," to create a paradoxical statement. While "regularly" implies consistency and conformity, "irregular" suggests inconsistency and nonconformity. Therefore, the phrase is an oxymoron as it juxtaposes opposing ideas.

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I saw red red roses.
- A.
  
  Simile
- B.
  
  Metaphor
- C.
  
  Alliteration
- D.
  
  Hyperbole
Correct Answer
C. Alliteration

Explanation
The given sentence "I saw red red roses" is an example of alliteration because it repeats the initial sound of the words "red" and "roses". Alliteration is a literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of neighboring words. In this case, the repetition of the "r" sound creates a musical quality and emphasizes the description of the roses.

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Figure Of Speech Gurukul International School, Pachora

Life is like a dream.

Ring a ring O roses

O World! O Life! O Time!

Snakes hiss.

Experience is the best teacher.

In oxymoron two opposites ideas are described together.

In Alliteration repetition of words are there.

I wandered as a black stone.

He is regularly irregular.

I saw red red roses.

Type question here. Example: Practice makes you ________