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Online Test on figures of speech, rhyming words & rhyming scheme
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XII - FIGURES OF SPEECH ( 2.1 TO 2.8 )
Figures of speech
2.8 - Small Towns and Rivers
Alliteration
1) Just the other day someone died. Alliteration
- In this line ‘d’ sound is repeated.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
2) In the dreadful silence we wept Alliteration
- In this line ‘w’ sound is repeated.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
3) From the first drop of rain to dry earth Alliteration
- In this line ‘d’ & ‘f’ sounds are repeated.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
4) and mist on the mountaintops, Alliteration
- In this line ‘m’ sound is repeated.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
5) It will walk into the golden east, Alliteration
- In this line ‘w’ sound is repeated.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
6) Life matters, like this. Alliteration
- In this line ‘l’ sound is repeated.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
7) We all want to walk with the gods. Alliteration
- In this line ‘w’ sound is repeated.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
8) The dead are placed pointing west. Alliteration
- In this line ‘p’ sound is repeated.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
Repetition
1) Life and death, life and death,
Repetition
- In this line the words ‘life’ & ‘death’ are repeated.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘construction.’
2) Like a torrent of grief. Sometimes,
Sometimes, I think it holds its breath
Repetition
- In these lines the words ‘sometimes’ are repeated.
So, this figure of speech based on ‘construction.’
Antithesis
1) in summer or winter,
Antithesis
- In this line two opposite words (summer x winter) are used.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘difference or contrast.’
1) Life and death, life and death,
Antithesis
- In this line two opposite words (life x death) are used.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘difference or contrast.’
Personification
1) My hometown lies calmly amidst the trees, Personification
- In this line the word ‘lying calmly’ is the human quality shown in hometown.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
2) Or the wind howling down the gorge. Personification
- In this line the word ‘howling down’ is the human quality shown in wind.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
2) The river has a soul. Personification
- In this line the word ‘soul’ is the human quality shown in river.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
3) A shrine of happy pictures Personification
- In this line the word ‘happy’ is the human quality shown in pictures.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
4) When the soul rises Personification
- In this line the word ‘rises’ is the human quality shown in soul.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
5) In the cool bamboo, Personification
- In this line the word ‘cool’ is the human quality shown in bamboo.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
6) Looking at the sad wreath of tuberoses. Personification
- In this line the word ‘sad’ is the human quality shown in wreath.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
7)The rivers knows Personification
- In this line the word ‘knows’ is the human quality shown in river.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
8) Small towns grow with anxiety
Personification
- In this line ‘growing with anxiety’ is the human quality shown in small towns.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
Hyperbole
Hyperbole
- It is an overstatement.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘imagination.’
2) We all want to walk with the gods.
Hyperbole
- It is an overstatement.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘imagination.’
Transferred Epithet
1) In the dreadful silence we wept
Transferred Epithet
- In this line an epithet (adjective) ‘dreadful’ is transferred from experience to silence.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘association’
2) Looking at the sad wreath of tuberoses.
Transferred Epithet
- In this line an epithet (adjective) ‘sad’ is transferred from person to wreath.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘association’
3) A shrine of happy pictures
Transferred Epithet
- In this line an epithet (adjective) ‘happy’ is transferred from person to pictures.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘association’
4) It will walk into the golden east,
Transferred Epithet
- In this line an epithet (adjective) ‘golden’ is transferred from gold to east.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘association’
5) In the cool bamboo,
Transferred Epithet
- In this line an epithet (adjective) ‘cool’ is transferred from climate to bamboo.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘association’
Metaphor
1) It will walk into the golden east
Metaphor
- In this line the golden east is indirectly compared to heaven.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘Resemblance.’
2) In the dreadful silence we wept
Metaphor
- In this line dreadful silence is indirectly compared to the curfews.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘Resemblance.’
3) My hometown lies calmly amidst the trees,
Metaphor
- In this line the trees are indirectly compared to nature.
So, this figure of speech based on ‘Resemblance.
4) Seeking a land of fish and stars
Metaphor
- In this line the land of fish and stars is indirectly compared to a mythical pure land.
So, this figure of speech based on ‘Resemblance.
Onomatopoeia
1) Or the wind howling down the gorge.
Onomatopoeia
- In this line the word ‘howling’ brings out the sound by wind.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘sound’.
Inversion
1) In the dreadful silence we wept
Inversion
- Element order is changed for poetic impact
- Correct order is –
- We wept in the dreadful silence.
- So, this figure of speech based on construction.
2) In the summer it cuts through the land
Inversion
- Element order is changed for poetic impact
- Correct order is –
- It cuts through the land in the summer.
- So, this figure of speech based on construction.
Simile
1) Like a torrent of grief.
Simile
- In these line ‘the river’ is directly compared to ‘ torrent of grief’.
- So, this figure of speech based on ‘Resemblance.’
Figures of speech
2.7 - She Walks in Beauty
Alliteration
1) Of cloudless climes and starry skies; Alliteration
- In this line ‘K’ &‘S’ sounds are repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
2) And all that’s best of dark and bright Alliteration
- In this line‘b’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
3) Thus mellowed to that tender light Alliteration
- In this line‘th’ (ð)sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
4) Which heaven to gaudy day denies. Alliteration
- In this line‘d’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
5) Or softly lightens o’er her face; Alliteration
- In this line‘o’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
6) Where thoughts serenely sweet express, Alliteration
- In this line‘s’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
7) How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. Alliteration
- In this line‘p’&‘d’ sounds are repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
8) So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, Alliteration
- In this line‘s’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
Repetition
1) And all that’s best of dark and bright
Repetition
- In this line the word ‘and’ is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘construction.’
2) Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Repetition
- In this line the word ‘her’ is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘construction.’
3) One shade the more, one ray the less,
Repetition
- In this line the word ‘one’ is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘construction.’
4) How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.
Repetition
- In this line the word ‘how’ is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘construction.’
5) And on that cheek, and o’er that brow,
Repetition
- In this line the words ‘and & that’ are repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘construction.’
6) So soft, so calm, yet eloquent
Repetition
- In this line the word ‘so’ is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘construction.’
7) The smile that win, the tints that glow,
Repetition
- In this line the words ‘the & that’ are repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘construction.’
Antithesis
1) One shade the more, one ray the less,
Antithesis
- In this line two opposite words (more x less) are used.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘difference or contrast.’
2) And all that’s best of dark and bright
Antithesis
- In this line two opposite words (dark x bright) are used.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘difference or contrast.’
Simile
1) She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies;
Simile
- In these lines ‘her beauty’ is directly compared with a ‘cloudless starry skies’.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘Resemblance.’
Personification
1) The smiles that win, the tints that glow, Personification
- In this line the word ‘win’ is the human quality shown in lady’s smile.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
2) Which heaven to gaudy day denies. Personification
- In this line the word ‘denying’ is the human activity shown in day.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
Metaphor
1) Which waves in every raven tress,
Metaphor
- In this line black hair are indirectly compared with raven tress.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘Resemblance.’
2) Where thoughts serenely sweet express,
how pure, how dear dwelling-place.
Metaphor
- In these lines thoughts & dwelling-place are indirectly compared with people & mind.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘Resemblance.’
Climax
1) And on that cheek, and o’ver that brow.
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
Climax
- In these lines ideas are arranged in ascending order.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘difference or contrast’.
Figures of speech
2.6 - Money
Alliteration
1) For many a false man as a friend Alliteration
- In this line ‘f’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
2) Came knocking all day at my door.
Alliteration
- In this line ‘d’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
3) Because a man is dead; I dared Alliteration
- In this line‘d’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
4) Not speak to let this false world know.
Alliteration
- In this line‘n’ sound is reated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
5) And how their wives do hum
like bees
Alliteration
- In this line‘h’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
6) Poor men, think I, need not
go up
Alliteration
- In this line‘n’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
7) So much as rich men should come down. Alliteration
- In this line‘m’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
8) But now I have no
money, O!
Alliteration
- In this line‘n’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
9) My friends are real, through
very few.
Alliteration
- In this line‘f’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
Repetition
1) When I had money, money, O!
Repetition
- In this line the word ‘money’ is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘construction.’
Onomatopoeia
1) And how their wives do hum like bees
Onomatopoeia
- In this line the word ‘hum’ brings out the sound by bees.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound’.
Simile
1) Then felt I like a child that holds
Simile
- In this line ‘poet himself’ is directly compared with a ‘child’.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘Resemblance.’
2) And now their wives do hum like bees
Simile
- In this line ‘humming of wives’ is directly compared with ‘humming of bees’.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘Resemblance.’
Inversion
1) Then felt I like a child that holds
Inversion
- Element order is changed for poetic impact
- Correct order is –
- Then I felt like a child that holds.
- So this figure of speech based on construction.
2) Much have I thought of life, and seen
Inversion
- Element order is changed for poetic impact
- Correct order is –
- I have thought much of life and seen.
- So this figure of speech based on construction.
3) A trumpet that he must not blow
Inversion
- Element order is changed for poetic impact
- Correct order is –
- That he must not blow a trumpet.
- So this figure of speech based on construction.
4) Because a man is dead; I dared
Inversion
- Element order is changed for poetic impact
- Correct order is –
- I dared because a man is dead.
- So this figure of speech based on construction.
5) Poor men, think I, need not go up
Inversion
- Element order is changed for poetic impact
- Correct order is –
- I think, poor men, need not go up.
- So this figure of speech based on construction.
Antithesis
1) So, when I hear these poor ones laugh,
And see the rich ones coldly frown
Antithesis
- In these lines two opposite words (poor ones x rich ones), (laugh x frown) are used.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘difference or contrast.’
2) Poor men. Think I, need not go up
So much as rich men should come down.
Antithesis
- In these lines two opposite words (poor men x rich men), (up x down) are used.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘difference or contrast.’
3) About their work from morn till night.
Antithesis
- In this line two opposite words (morning x night) are used.
So this figure of speech based on ‘difference
or contrast.'
Figures of speech
2.5 - Father Returning Home
Alliteration
1) My father travels the late evening train Alliteration
- In this line‘t’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
2)Standing among silent commuters in the yellow light Alliteration
- In this line‘s’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
3) Suburbs slide past his unseeing eyes Alliteration
- In this line‘s’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
4) Stained with mud and his bag stuffed with books Alliteration
- In this line‘s & b’ sounds are repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
5) Fade homeward through the humid monsoon night. Alliteration
- In this line ‘h’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
6) Like a word dropped from a long sentence. Alliteration
- In this line ‘l’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
7) Crosses the railway line, enters the lane, Alliteration
- In this line ‘l’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
8) Man’s estrangement from a man-made world. Alliteration
- In this line ‘m’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
9) Of nomads entering a subcontinent through a narrow pass. Alliteration
- In this line ‘n’ sound is repeated.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound.’
Inversion
1) Home again, I see him drinking weak tea,
Inversion
- Element order is changed for poetic impact
- Correct order is –
- I see him drinking weak tea, home again.
- So this figure of speech based on construction.
2) Coming out he trembles at the sink,
Inversion
- Element order is changed for poetic impact
- Correct order is –
- He trembles coming out at the sink.
- So this figure of speech based on construction.
Simile
1) Like a word dropped form a long sentence
Simile
- In this line ‘getting off the train’ is directly compared with ‘a word dropped from a long sentence’.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘Resemblance.’
Personification
1) The cold water running over his brown hands, Personification
- In this line the word ‘running’ is the human quality shown in cold water.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
2) Home again, I see him drinking weak tea. Personification
- In this line the word ‘weak’ is the human quality shown in tea.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘Imagination.’
Climax
1) He hurries across the length of the grey platform.
Crosses the railway line, enters the lane.
Climax
- In these lines ideas are arranged in ascending order.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘difference or contrast’.
Onomatopoeia
1) Listening to the static on the radio, dreaming.
Onomatopoeia
- In this line the word ‘static’ brings out the sound by the radio.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘sound’.
Synecdoche
1) I see him drinking weak tea, eating a stale chapati
Synecdoche
- In this line the part ‘stale chapati’ stands for the food. (whole)
- So this figure of speech based on ‘association’
Transferred Epithet
1) Fade homeward through the humid monsoon night’.
Transferred Epithet
- In this line an epithet ( adjective) ‘humid’ is transferred from the weather to the night.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘association’
2) Suburbs slide past his unseeing eyes
Transferred Epithet
- In this line an epithet ( adjective) ‘unseeing’ is transferred from person to eyes.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘association’
3) Home again, I see him drinking weak tea.
Transferred Epithet
- In this line an epithet ( adjective) ‘weak’ is transferred from person to tea.
- So this figure of speech based on ‘association’
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