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1. Grade 8 Figures of Speech

2. Figures of Speech Simile : A comparison using "like" or "as." Example: "She was as brave as a lion." Alliteration : The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words. Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers." Metaphor : A direct comparison between two unlike things without using "like" or "as." Example: "Time is a thief."

3. Figures of Speech Personification : Giving human characteristics to non-human objects or animals. Example: "The wind whispered through the trees." Symbolism : The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities. Example: "A red rose symbolizes love." Irony : A contrast between expectation and reality, often humorous or sarcastic. Example: "The fire station burned down." Hyperbole : An extreme exaggeration for emphasis or effect. Example: "I’ve told you a million times!"

4. Figures of Speech Exercise Exercise The clouds danced across the sky, moving gracefully with the wind. Her smile was as bright as the sun on a summer day. The world is a stage, and we are merely players. The clock ticked slowly, mocking me as I waited for the exam to end. The dove, soaring high, represents peace and hope. It’s raining cats and dogs outside! The chef served the world's most perfect steak, too rare to even taste properly.