*Metaphor* 5. The city never sleeps.

6. The sun's warm rays on my skin feel like a hug.

1. He is a lion on the battlefield. 7. The wind's gentle caress soothes my soul.
2. Life is a rollercoaster. 8. The rain falls softly, like a gentle lover's kiss.
3. The city is a jungle. 9. The flowers bloom with joy.
4. She is a shining star. 10. The trees sway gently in the breeze.
5. He is a wolf in sheep's clothing. 11. The sun sets slowly, painting the sky with hues
6. The world is a stage. of gold.
7. Time is a river. 12. The moon glows brightly in the night sky.
8. Life is a puzzle. 13. The stars twinkle like diamonds.
9. The city is a beast. 14. The river flows smoothly, like a snake.
10. She is a work of art. 15. The mountain stands tall and proud.
11. He is a master of words. 16. The ocean's roar is music to my ears.
12. The road to success is paved with hard work. 17. The wind whispers secrets in my ear.
13. Life is a journey. 18. The sun's warm touch soothes my skin.
14. The world is a canvas. 19. The rain falls gently, like a lullaby.
15. He is a shining light in a dark room. 20. The city's streets are alive with energy.
16. The sun is a golden crown.
17. She is a ray of sunshine. *Hyperbole*
18. He is a thorn in my side.
19. Life is a game. 1. I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.
20. The world is a book. 2. This backpack weighs a ton.
3. I've told you a million times not to leave your
*Simile* dirty socks on the floor.
4. He's as strong as a hundred men.
1. He runs like a cheetah. 5. She's as beautiful as a thousand suns.
2. She sings as sweetly as a bird. 6. I've been waiting for ages.
3. He is as strong as an ox. 7. This line is moving at a snail's pace.
4. Life is like a rollercoaster ride. 8. I'm dying of thirst.
5. The city is as busy as a beehive. 9. He's a giant of a man.
6. He is as sly as a fox. 10. She's a walking encyclopedia.
7. She is as beautiful as a rose. 11. I've got a mountain of homework to do.
8. He is as fast as lightning. 12. He's as busy as a bee.
9. Life is like a puzzle. 13. She's as happy as a clam.
10. The world is as big as an ocean. 14. I'm so tired I could sleep for a week.
11. He is as brave as a lion. 15. He's as old as the hills.
12. She is as gentle as a lamb. 16. She's as sweet as a thousand candies.
13. He is as busy as a one-armed paper hanger. 17. I've got a million things to do today.
14. Life is like a journey. 18. He's as strong as a bear.
15. The city is as crowded as a sardine can. 19. She's as gentle as a lamb.
16. He is as happy as a clam. 20. I'm so excited I could burst.
17. She is as sad as a rainy day.
18. He is as quiet as a mouse. *Idiom*
19. Life is like a game.
20. The world is as small as a pea. 1. It's raining cats and dogs.
2. He's burning the midnight oil.
*Personification* 3. She's got a bee in her bonnet.
4. He's a man of his word.
1. The sun smiled down on us. 5. She's got a green thumb.
2. The wind howled in anger. 6. Life's a bed of roses.
3. The waves crashed against the shore. 7. He's a dark horse.
4. Time flies. 8. Life's a wild ride.
9. He's got a way with words. 10. The ocean waves crashed on the shore with a
10. She's got a heart of gold. loud crash.
11. He's a straight shooter. 11. The gun fired with a loud bang.
12. Life's a long and winding road. 12. The door creaked open with a slow squeak.
13. He's got a silver lining. 13. The balloon popped with a loud pop.
14. She's as busy as a one-armed paper hanger. 14. The fire crackled and popped with a warm
15. He's got a heart of stone. crackle.
16. Life's a piece of cake. 15. The horse galloped down the field with a rapid
17. He's a smooth talker. clip-clop.
18. She's got a sweet tooth 16. The rain fell on the roof with a steady drip-drip.
[2/5, 4:44 AM] Meta AI: Here are the rest of the 17. The clock ticked away with a steady tick-tock.
idioms: 18. The bell rang out with a clear clang.
19. The engine roared to life with a loud roar.
19. He's got a chip on his shoulder. 20. The waterfall cascaded down the mountain with
20. Life's a rollercoaster ride. a gentle gurgle.

_Alliteration_ _Hyperbole_

1. She sells seashells by the seashore. 1. I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant.
2. Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers. 2. This backpack weighs a ton.
3. The snake slithered silently through the grass. 3. I've told you a million times not to leave your
4. The sun shines brightly in the summer sky. dirty socks on the floor.
5. The rain falls rapidly on the roof. 4. He's as strong as a hundred men.
6. The cat curls up comfortably on the couch. 5. She's as beautiful as a thousand suns.
7. The dog dashes dynamically through the door. 6. I've been waiting for ages.
8. The bird builds its nest beautifully in the tree. 7. This line is moving at a snail's pace.
9. The fish swims swiftly through the water. 8. I'm dying of thirst.
10. The wind whispers wisely through the trees. 9. He's a giant of a man.
11. The baby laughs loudly at the bubbles. 10. She's a walking encyclopedia.
12. The flowers fragrance the air with their sweet 11. I've got a mountain of homework to do.
scent. 12. He's as busy as a bee.
13. The thunder thunders loudly in the sky. 13. She's as happy as a clam.
14. The children chatter cheerfully in the classroom. 14. I'm so tired I could sleep for a week.
15. The teacher talks tactfully to the students. 15. He's as old as the hills.
16. The sun sets slowly in the sky. 16. She's as sweet as a thousand candies.
17. The stars shine brightly in the night. 17. I've got a million things to do today.
18. The moon glows gently in the darkness. 18. He's as strong as a bear.
19. The river flows rapidly over the rocks. 19. She's as gentle as a lamb.
20. The trees tower tall and proud in the forest. 20. I'm so excited I could burst.

_Onomatopoeia_ _Personification_

1. The firework exploded with a loud boom. 1. The sun smiled down on us.
2. The rain fell on the roof with a steady patter. 2. The wind howled in anger.
3. The dog barked loudly with a sharp yap. 3. The waves crashed against the shore.
4. The cat purred contentedly with a soft hum. 4. Time flies.
5. The car drove down the street with a quiet vroom. 5. The city never sleeps.
6. The thunder rumbled loudly with a deep rumble. 6. The sun's warm rays on my skin feel like a hug.
7. The bird chirped happily with a bright tweet. 7. The wind's gentle caress soothes my soul.
8. The snake hissed menacingly with a sharp ssss. 8. The rain falls softly, like a gentle lover's kiss.
9. The wind blew through the trees with a soft 9. The flowers bloom with joy.
whoosh. 10. The trees sway gently in the breeze.
11. The sun sets slowly, painting the sky with hues 7. The athlete got injured during the game.
of gold. 8. The singer lost her voice.
12. The moon glows brightly in the night sky. 9. The actor forgot his lines.
13. The stars twinkle like diamonds. 10. The writer's book was a bestseller, but he
14. The river flows smoothly, like a snake. couldn't read.
15. The mountain stands tall and proud. 11. The tourist got lost in the city.
16. The ocean's roar is music to my ears. 12. The mapmaker got lost in the woods.
17. The wind whispers secrets in my ear. 13. The pilot had a fear of flying.
18. The sun's warm touch soothes my skin. 14. The lifeguard couldn't swim.
19. The rain falls gently, like a lullaby. 15. The farmer's crops failed.
20. The city's streets are alive with energy. 16. The fisherman couldn't catch any fish.
17. The hunter got hunted.
_Allusion_ 18. The thief got robbed.
19. The liar told the truth.
1. Their love was a Romeo and Juliet story. 20. The skeptic believed in something.
2. He was a modern-day Hercules.
3. The city was a Babylon of corruption. _Oxymoron_
4. She was a latter-day Cleopatra.
5. He was a David fighting against Goliath. 1. Jumbo shrimp
6. The company was a Titanic waiting to sink. 2. Bittersweet
7. He was a Napoleon leading his troops to victory. 3. Deafening silence
8. The city was a Sodom and Gomorrah of sin. 4. Act natural
9. She was a Helen of Troy, launching a thousand 5. Living dead
ships. 6. Open secret
10. He was a modern-day Odysseus, navigating the 7. Random order
challenges of life. 8. Same difference
11. The team was a well-oiled machine, like the A- 9. Serious joke
Team. 10. Soft rock
12. He was a phoenix rising from the ashes. 11. Tight slacker
13. The city was a Garden of Eden, a paradise on 12. Virtual reality
earth. 13. Dark light
14. She was a femme fatale, a seductress of men. 14. Evil good
15. He was a knight in shining armor, rescuing the 15. False truth
damsel in distress. 16. Harsh kindness
16. The company was a Tower of Babel, a symbol 17. Instant classic
of confusion and chaos. 18. Jaded enthusiasm
17. She was a modern-day Amazon warrior, strong 19. Kind cruelty
and fierce. 20. Loud whisper
18. He was a Don Quixote, tilting at windmills. [2/5, 4:46 AM] Meta AI: Here are the rest of the
19. The city was a City of Gold, a place of wealth figures of speech:
and prosperity.
20. He was a modern-day Icarus, flying too close to _Euphemism_
the sun.
1. He passed away instead of died.
_Irony_ 2. She's economically challenged instead of poor.
3. He's vertically challenged instead of short.
1. The fire station caught on fire. 4. The company is downsizing instead of firing
2. The police officer got a ticket for speeding. people.
3. The weatherman got caught in a rainstorm. 5. The politician was economical with the truth
4. The doctor got sick. instead of lying.
5. The teacher failed the test. 6. The product is no longer available instead of
6. The chef burned the food. discontinued.
7. He's experiencing memory loss instead of 17. She was a modern-day Amazon warrior, strong
forgetting. and fierce.
8. She's going through a transition instead of 18. He was a Don Quixote, tilting at windmills.
unemployed. 19. The city was a City of Gold, a place of wealth
9. The restaurant is experiencing a temporary and prosperity.
closure instead of shut down. 20. He was a modern-day Icarus, flying too close to
10. The doctor is taking a break instead of retired. the sun.
11. The company is reorganizing instead of
restructuring. _Idiom_
12. The product has been discontinued due to
unforeseen circumstances. 1. It's raining cats and dogs.
13. He's taking a temporary leave of absence instead 2. He's burning the midnight oil.
of suspended. 3. She's got a bee in her bonnet.
14. The company is experiencing financial 4. He's a man of his word.
difficulties instead of bankrupt. 5. She's got a green thumb.
15. She's experiencing a personal crisis instead of 6. Life's a bed of roses.
divorced. 7. He's a dark horse.
16. The product has been recalled due to quality 8. Life's a wild ride.
control issues. 9. He's got a way with words.
17. He's no longer with the company instead of 10. She's got a heart of gold.
fired. 11. He's a straight shooter.
18. The restaurant is closed for renovations instead 12. Life's a long and winding road.
of shut down. 13. He's got a silver lining.
19. The doctor is taking a sabbatical instead of 14. She's as busy as a one-armed paper hanger.
retired. 15. He's got a heart of stone.
20. The company is undergoing a transformation 16. Life's a piece of cake.
instead of restructuring. 17. He's a smooth talker.
18. She's got a sweet tooth.
_Allusion_ 19. He's got a chip on his shoulder.
20. Life's a rollercoaster ride.
1. Their love was a Romeo and Juliet story.
2. He was a modern-day Hercules. _Symbolism_
3. The city was a Babylon of corruption.
4. She was a latter-day Cleopatra. 1. The American flag represents freedom and
5. He was a David fighting against Goliath. democracy.
6. The company was a Titanic waiting to sink. 2. The heart symbolizes love and passion.
7. He was a Napoleon leading his troops to victory. 3. The dove represents peace and tranquility.
8. The city was a Sodom and Gomorrah of sin. 4. The snake symbolizes deceit and betrayal.
9. She was a Helen of Troy, launching a thousand 5. The eagle represents strength and courage.
ships. 6. The cross symbolizes Christianity and sacrifice.
10. He was a modern-day Odysseus, navigating the 7. The Star of David represents Judaism and faith.
challenges of life. 8. The yin-yang symbolizes balance and harmony.
11. The team was a well-oiled machine, like the A- 9. The peace sign represents peace and anti-war.
Team. 10. The skull and crossbones symbolize danger and
12. He was a phoenix rising from the ashes. death.
13. The city was a Garden of Eden, a paradise on 11. The heart with an arrow through it represents
earth. love and passion.
14. She was a femme fatale, a seductress of men. 12. The broken heart symbolizes sadness and loss.
15. He was a knight in shining armor, rescuing the 13. The smiling face represents happiness and joy.
damsel in distress. 14. The thumbs up symbolizes approval and
16. The company was a Tower of Babel, a symbol agreement.
of confusion and chaos.
15. The OK sign represents agreement and 19. The cool, refreshing taste of the ice cream
confirmation. soothed my parched throat.
16. The warning sign symbolizes caution and 20. The vibrant, dynamic energy of the crowd
danger. electrified the atmosphere.
17. The recycle symbol represents
environmentalism and conservation. _Metonymy_
18. The copyright symbol represents ownership and
protection. 1. The White House announced a new policy.
19. The trademark symbol represents brand identity 2. The pen is mightier than the sword.
and protection. 3. Wall Street was in chaos today.
20. The at symbol represents email and online 4. The Oval Office is where the President works.
communication. 5. Hollywood produces many movies each year.
6. The crown is the symbol of the monarchy.
_Imagery_ 7. The press is always looking for a scoop.
8. The classroom is where learning takes place.
1. The golden sun sank slowly below the horizon. 9. The hospital is where patients go to recover.
2. The soft, fluffy kitten purred contentedly in my 10. The courtroom is where justice is served.
lap. 11. The kitchen is where meals are prepared.
3. The sweet, juicy strawberry tasted like a slice of 12. The bedroom is where we sleep.
heaven. 13. The office is where work gets done.
4. The cool, clear water refreshed my parched throat 14. The library is where books are kept.
[2/5, 4:47 AM] Meta AI: Here is the rest of the list: 15. The restaurant is where we go to eat.
16. The park is where we go to relax.
5. The vibrant, colorful flowers bloomed in the 17. The gym is where we go to exercise.
garden. 18. The store is where we go to shop.
6. The soft, gentle breeze rustled the leaves of the 19. The bank is where we go to manage our money.
trees. 20. The airport is where we go to travel.
7. The sweet, melodious song of the bird filled the
air. _Synecdoche_
8. The warm, comforting fire crackled and popped
in the fireplace. 1. I got a new set of wheels.
9. The cool, refreshing mist of the waterfall 2. The White House has announced a new policy.
surrounded me. 3. I've got a lot of mouths to feed.
10. The vibrant, dynamic city pulsed with energy 4. The company is hiring new hands.
and life. 5. The car's wheels are worn out.
11. The soft, peaceful music calmed my mind and 6. The city's streets are filled with feet.
soothed my soul. 7. The hospital is filled with bodies.
12. The sweet, fragrant scent of the perfume filled 8. The school has many young minds.
the room. 9. The company is looking for new blood.
13. The warm, inviting smile of the hostess made 10. The city's heart is its downtown area.
me feel welcome. 11. The country's backbone is its rural areas.
14. The cool, clear water of the lake sparkled in the 12. The team's arms are tired.
sunlight. 13. The car's engine is tired.
15. The vibrant, colorful painting on the wall caught 14. The city's eyes are its windows.
my eye. 15. The company's ears are its customer service.
16. The soft, gentle touch of the feather tickled my 16. The school's brain is its library.
skin. 17. The hospital's hands are its nurses.
17. The sweet, juicy flavor of the ripe mango 18. The city's voice is its mayor.
exploded in my mouth. 19. The company's feet are its delivery team.
18. The warm, comforting hug of the blanket 20. The team's head is its coach.
wrapped around me.
_Hyperbole_
 1. It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.
1. I'm so hungry I could eat a whole elephant. 2. I have a dream, but I also have a nightmare.
2. This backpack weighs a ton. 3. The city is a place of beauty, but also of ugliness.
3. I've told you a million times not to leave your 4. Life is a journey of discovery, but also of
dirty socks on the floor. confusion.
4. He's as strong as a hundred men. 5. The truth is a powerful tool, but also a dangerous
5. She's as beautiful as a thousand suns. weapon.
6. I've been waiting for ages. 6. Love is a beautiful feeling, but also a painful
7. This line is moving at a snail's pace. emotion.
8. I'm dying of thirst. 7. The world is a place of wonder, but also of
9. He's a giant of a man. worry.
10. She's a walking encyclopedia. 8. Freedom is a precious gift, but also a heavy
11. I've got a mountain of homework to do. responsibility.
12. He's as busy as a bee. 9. Time is a valuable resource, but also a limited
13. She's as happy as a clam. commodity.
14. I'm so tired I could sleep for a week. 10. Life is a precious gift, but also a fragile
15. He's as old as the hills. existence.
16. She's as sweet as a thousand candies. 11. The city is a place of opportunity, but also of
17. I've got a million things to do today. obstacles.
18. He's as strong as a bear. 12. The future is a place of promise, but also of
19. She's as gentle as a lamb. uncertainty.
20. I'm so excited I could burst. 13. The past is a place of memory, but also of
regret.
_Personification_ 14. The present is a place of action, but also of
distraction.
1. The sun smiled down on us. 15. The world is a place of diversity, but also of
2. The wind howled in anger. division.
3. The waves crashed against the shore. 16. Life is a journey of growth, but also of decay.
4. Time flies. 17. The truth is a powerful force, but also a fragile
5. The city never sleeps. thing.
6. The sun's warm rays on my skin feel like a hug. 18. Love is a beautiful emotion, but also a painful
7. The wind's gentle caress soothes my soul. experience.
8. The rain falls softly, like a gentle lover's kiss. 19. The world is a place of beauty, but also of
9. The flowers bloom with joy. ugliness.
10. The trees sway gently in the breeze. 20. Life is a precious gift, but also a fragile
11. The sun sets slowly, painting the sky with hues existence.
of gold.
12. The moon gl _Anaphora_
[2/5, 4:47 AM] Meta AI: Here is the rest of the list:
1. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on
12. The moon glows brightly in the night sky. the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and
13. The stars twinkle like diamonds. in the streets.
14. The river flows smoothly, like a snake. 2. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise
15. The mountain stands tall and proud. up and live out the true meaning of its creed.
16. The ocean's roar is music to my ears. 3. We are the champions, my friends, and we'll keep
17. The wind whispers secrets in my ear. on fighting till the end.
18. The sun's warm touch soothes my skin. 4. I believe that we can make a difference, I believe
19. The rain falls gently, like a lullaby. that we can change the world.
20. The city's streets are alive with energy. 5. We shall overcome, we shall overcome, we shall
overcome someday.
_Antithesis_
6. I have a dream that one day we will be judged not 8. I have a dream that one day we will be judged not
by the color of our skin, but by the content of our by the color of our skin, but by the content of our
character. character, and we shall never surrender.
7. We are the leaders of the world, and we must 9.
lead by example. [2/5, 4:48 AM] Meta AI: Here is the rest of the list:
8. I believe that we can achieve greatness, I believe
that we can make a difference. 9. We are the leaders of the world, and we must
9. We shall fight for what is right, we shall fight for lead by example, and we shall never surrender.
what is just. 10. I believe that we can achieve greatness, I
10. I have a dream that one day we will be free at believe that we can make a difference, and I believe
last. that we can change the world.
11. We are the future of the world, and we must 11. We shall fight for what is right, we shall fight
shape it with our own hands. for what is just, and we shall never surrender.
12. I believe that we can overcome any obstacle, I 12. I have a dream that one day we will be free at
believe that we can achieve greatness. last, and we shall never surrender.
13. We shall overcome, we shall overcome, we 13. We are the hope of the world, and we must not
shall overcome someday. let it down, and we shall never surrender.
14. I have a dream that one day we will be united, 14. I believe that we can make a difference, I
we will be one. believe that we can change the world, and I believe
15. We are the hope of the world, and we must not that we can achieve greatness.
let it down. 15. We shall overcome, we shall overcome, we
16. I believe that we can make a difference, I shall overcome someday, and we shall never
believe that we can change the world. surrender.
17. We shall fight for what is right, we shall fight 16. I have a dream that one day we will be united,
for what is just. we will be one, and we shall never surrender.
18. I have a dream that one day we will be free to be 17. We are the future of the world, and we must
ourselves. shape it with our own hands, and we shall never
19. We are the leaders of the world, and we must surrender.
lead by example. 18. I believe that we can overcome any obstacle, I
20. I believe that we can achieve greatness, I believe that we can achieve greatness, and I believe
believe that we can make a difference. that we can make a difference.
19. We shall fight for what is right, we shall fight
_Epistrophe_ for what is just, and we shall never surrender.
20. I have a dream that one day we will be free to be
1. What lies within us, what lies before us, are tiny ourselves, and we shall never surrender.
matters compared to what lies beyond us.
2. Ask not what your country can do for you, ask _Aporia_
what you can do for your country.
3. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on 1. What is the meaning of life, anyway?
the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and 2. How can we truly know anything?
in the streets, and we shall never surrender. 3. Is it really possible to achieve true happiness?
4. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise 4. What is the nature of reality, really?
up and live out the true meaning of its creed, that all 5. Can we ever truly understand another person's
men are created equal. perspective?
5. We are the champions, my friends, and we'll keep 6. Is it possible to know everything?
on fighting till the end, and we'll never surrender. 7. What is the purpose of existence, anyway?
6. I believe that we can make a difference, I believe 8. Can we ever truly be free?
that we can change the world, and I believe that we 9. What is the meaning of freedom, anyway?
can achieve greatness. 10. Is it possible to achieve true equality?
7. We shall overcome, we shall overcome, we shall 11. What is the nature of justice, really?
overcome someday, and we shall never surrender. 12. Can we ever truly know what is right and
wrong?
13. Is it possible to achieve true peace? 7. Strong and weak, we stand together.
14. What is the meaning of peace, anyway? 8. Rich and poor, we are equal.
15. Can we ever truly understand the universe? 9. Fast and slow, we move forward.
16. Is it possible to achieve true wisdom? 10. Happy and sad, we experience life.
17. What is the nature of wisdom, really? 11. Hot and cold, we feel the extremes.
18. Can we ever truly know ourselves? 12. Light and dark, we navigate the world.
19. Is it possible to achieve true self-awareness? 13. Long and short, we measure time.
20. What is the meaning of self-awareness, 14. New and old, we balance tradition and
anyway? innovation.
15. Open and closed, we navigate opportunities.
_Litotes_ 16. Quiet and loud, we express ourselves.
17. Simple and complex, we understand the world.
1. He's not the brightest bulb in the box. 18. Soft and hard, we experience textures.
2. She's not the most beautiful woman in the world. 19. Still and moving, we observe the world.
3. He's not the strongest person I've ever met. 20. Wide and narrow, we navigate perspectives.
4. It's not the worst movie I've ever seen.
5. She's not the most intelligent person in the room. Please let me know if you'd like me to continue
6. He's not the most talented musician I've ever [2/5, 4:49 AM] Meta AI: Here are more examples
heard. of figures of speech:
7. It's not the most boring book I've ever read.
8. She's not the most confident person I've ever met. _Hypotaxis_
9. He's not the most successful businessman I've
ever known. 1. When I got home, I realized I had forgotten my
10. It's not the most delicious food I've ever tasted. keys.
11. She's not the most fashionable person I've ever 2. Because I was tired, I went to bed early.
seen. 3. Unless you study hard, you won't pass the exam.
12. He's not the most athletic person I've ever met. 4. If I had known you were coming, I would have
13. It's not the most exciting adventure I've ever prepared dinner.
had. 5. Since I don't have any money, I won't be able to
14. She's not the most creative artist I've ever go to the concert.
known. 6. After I finished my homework, I watched TV.
15. He's not the most charismatic leader I've ever 7. Although it was raining, we still went to the park.
met. 8. Until I get my degree, I won't be able to get a
16. It's not the most romantic relationship I've ever good job.
seen. 9. As long as you work hard, you'll be successful.
17. She's not the most outgoing person I've ever 10. Provided you follow the instructions, you
met. should be able to assemble the furniture.
18. He's not the most sensitive person I've ever
known. _Antanagoge_
19. It's not the most thrilling experience I've ever
had. 1. We must bear the ills we have, rather than fly to
20. She's not the most optimistic person I've ever others we know not of.
met. 2. It is better to suffer the slings and arrows of
outrageous fortune than to take arms against a sea
_Merism_ of troubles.
3. We must endure the pain of the present, rather
1. Day and night, I work tirelessly. than risk the uncertainty of the future.
2. From dawn till dusk, I labor. 4. It is better to bear the weight of our
3. High and low, I search for answers. responsibilities than to shirk them and suffer the
4. Near and far, I travel. consequences.
5. Old and young, we gather together.
6. Big and small, we welcome all.
5. We must accept the challenges of the present, 7. Personification: Attributing human qualities to
rather than wish for a past that is gone or a future non-human entities
that is uncertain. 8. Symbolism: Using objects to represent abstract
ideas
_Antapodosis_ 9. Allegory: Extended metaphors that convey moral
or spiritual messages
1. You reap what you sow. 10. Irony: Contrast between what is expected and
2. What goes around comes around. what actually happens
3. As you give, so shall you receive.
4. Do unto others as you would have them do unto Rhetorical Devices Figures of Speech
you. 11. Allusion: References to people, places, events,
5. You get what you pay for. or works of art
12. Anaphora: Repetition of a word or phrase at the
_Antistrophe_ beginning of successive clauses
13. Epistrophe: Repetition of a word or phrase at the
1. We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on end of successive clauses
the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and 14. Antithesis: Contrast between two ideas or
in the streets. phrases
2. What lies within us, what lies before us, are tiny 15. Rhetorical Question: Questions asked not to
matters compared to what lies beyond us. elicit a response, but to make a point
3. We shall never surrender, we shall never give up,
we shall never lose faith. Tone and Emphasis Figures of Speech
4. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise 16. Idiom: Fixed expressions with non-literal
up and live out the true meaning of its creed. meanings
5. We shall overcome, we shall overcome, we shall 17. Oxymoron: Combination of two words with
overcome someday. opposite meanings
18. Euphemism: Mild or indirect words or
_Aporia_ (continued) expressions used to avoid offense
19. Litotes: Understatement or double negative used
21. What is the meaning of life, anyway? for emphasis
22. How can we truly know anything? 20. Merism: Combination of two contrasting ideas
23. Is it really possible to achieve true happiness? to express a complete or universal concept
24. What is the nature of reality, really?
25. Can we ever truly understand another person's Other Essential Figures of Speech
perspective? 21. Anadiplosis: Repetition of a word or phrase at
the end of a clause and the beginning of the next
Please let me know if you would like me to 22. Aporia: Expression of doubt or uncertainty
continue with more examples. 23. Apostrophe: Addressing an absent person or
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list of basic figures of speech: 24. Chiasmus: Reversal of word order in a phrase or
sentence
Wordplay Figures of Speech 25. Enthymeme: A logical argument or syllogism
1. Alliteration: Repetition of initial consonant 26. Epanalepsis: Repetition of a word or phrase at
sounds the beginning and end of a clause or sentence
2. Assonance: Repetition of vowel sounds 27. Hypotaxis: Use of subordinate clauses to create
3. Consonance: Repetition of consonant sounds complex sentences
within words 28. Meiosis: Understatement or downplaying of a
4. Onomatopoeia: Words imitating sounds fact or idea
5. Rhyme: Repetition of similar sounds in words 29. Paradox: Statement that contradicts itself or
appears to be absurd
Meaning Extension Figures of Speech 30. Synecdoche: Use of a part to represent the
6. Hyperbole: Exaggeration for emphasis whole, or vice versa
Additional Figures of Speech
31. Amelioration: Making something sound more
pleasant or acceptable
32. Amplification: Extending or expanding a detail
or idea
33. Antimetabole: Repetition of words or phrases in
reverse order
34. Aporiatism: Expression of doubt or uncertainty
to provoke thought
35. Circumlocution: Using indirect or evasive
language
36. Climax: Arranging words or phrases in order of
increasing importance
37. Echolalia: Repeating words or phrases spoken
by someone else
38. Ellipsis: Omitting words or phrases to create a
concise or emphatic effect
39. Hendiadys: Using two words or phrases to
express a single idea
40. Hypallage: Using a word or phrase to describe
something other than what it literally refers to
41. Ironia: Using irony to convey a meaning
opposite of what is explicitly stated
42. Juxtaposition: Placing two or more elements
side by side to compare or contrast them
43. Malapropism: Using an incorrect word in place
of a similar-sounding word
44. Metonymy: Using a word or phrase to represent
something closely associated with it
45. Neologism: Creating new words or expressions
46. Onomatopoeic Metaphor: Using onomatopoeic
words to create vivid descriptions
47. Periphrasis: Using indirect or evasive language
to avoid offense or to create a particular effect
48. Pleonasm: Using more words than necessary to
convey a meaning
49. Polyptoton: Repetition of words derived from
the same root
50. Prolepsis: Using a word or phrase to describe
something that will happen in the future