1.

Oxymoron
Figures of Speech 2. Paradox

3. Litotes

(March 16-20) 4. Hyperbole

5. Climax

English 8 6. Anticlimax

7. Zeugma

Ms. Jaydee 8. Irony

Lesson Objectives:

A. Students are able to identify the different

types of figures of speech.
B. Students are able to construct sentences
using figurative language.
C. Students are able to create literary piece
through the use of figurative language.
 Figures of speech are
commonly used literary
devices which can be
seen in creative writing
and poetry. Sometimes
they can be confusing as
they are usually not
meant to be taken
literally. 
 Types of Figures of Speech

1. Oxymoron
/ˌɒk.sɪˈmɔː.rɒn/

a figure of speech in which two opposite ideas

are joined to create an effect.
 The common
oxymoron phrase is a
combination of an adjective
 proceeded by a noun with
contrasting meanings, such
as “cruel kindness,” or
“living death”.
 2. Paradox
 /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory

statement or proposition that when investigated
or explained may prove to be well founded or
true.
Examples of Paradox

– Your enemy’s friend is your enemy.

– I am nobody.
– “What a pity that youth must be wasted on the young.” – George
Bernard Shaw
– Wise fool
– Truth is honey, which is bitter.
– “I can resist anything but temptation.” – Oscar Wilde
 Litotes
 /laɪˈtəʊ.tiːz/

ironic understatement in
which an affirmative is
expressed by the
negative of its contrary
Examples:
1. All over Ireland the farmers grew
potatoes, barley, and bored.
2. He fished for trout and for
compliments.
3. He opened his mind and his wallet
every time he went out with her.
4. He firmly held his tongue and her
hand.
Examples for Irony:

1. A fire station burns down.

2. A marriage counselor files for divorce.
3. The police station gets robbed.
4. A post on Facebook complaining how useless Facebook
is.
5. A traffic cop gets his license suspended because of
unpaid parking tickets.
6. A pilot has a fear of heights.