Figures of Speech

based on other
Relations
 Metonymy
• One object is used to represent or recall
another which it closely suggests.

Examples:
• England decides to keep check on
immigration.
• Pen is mightier than sword.
 Synecdoche
• A part may be used or made to mean the
whole or the whole for a part.

Example:
He lost his wheels for the weekend.
Have you learned your abc?
 Metonymy VS Synecdoche
At times, you need to use your head.

The ride costs 20 pesos per head.

• A synecdoche uses part for the whole or
the whole for a part.
• A metonymy is a substitution where a word
or phrase is used in place of another word
or phrase. A good example is the phrase
“The pen is mightier than the sword.” The
word “pen” substitutes for written work,
and the word “sword” substitutes for
violence or warfare.
 Allusion
• A reference is made to some familiar fact
in history, literature or religion.

Example:
It’s no wonder everyone refers to Mary as
another Mother Teresa in the making; she
loves to help and care after people
everywhere- from the streets to her own
friends.
 Hyperbole
• An exaggeration to achieve an effect.

Examples:
• Your suitcase weighs a ton!
• She is as heavy as an elephant!
• I am dying of shame.
• I am trying to solve a million issues these
days.
 Give what is being asked in the
following items.
1. A figure of speech in which one object or idea
is used to represent or recall another which it
closely suggests.
2. A figure of speech in which a part may be
used or made to mean the whole.
3. A figure of speech which is an exaggeration
in order to achieve an effect.
4. A figure of speech in which a reference is
made to some familiar fact in history,
literature or religion.
 Identifying Figures of Speech.

1. He addressed the chair.

2. The garment factory employs one
thousand hands.
3. There is no “Open Sesame” to the
treasure of learning.
4. He was taller than the hills.
5. Men call upon Moses to deliver him.
6. And my kisses shall teach thy lips
A love that shall fade no more
Till the sun grows cold
Till the stars are old
Till the leaves of the Judgment Book unfold.