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Personification

The Personification describes non-living things as living things.

1. Death lays his icy hands on the kings.
2. “Why are you silent today, O Cave ?” asked the jackal.

Paradox

In the paradox a true fact is stated in opposite terms.
1. Stone walls do not make a prison.

2. The child is the father of man.

Hyperbole

Hyperbole is an over-statement or exaggeration.

1. I loved my sister: even the love of fifty thousand brothers for their sisters could not equal
my love.
2. She wept a ocean of tears.

Test Yourself

Write the name of the figure of speech used in each statement.

1. Virtue is a rich treasure indeed. ___________________
2. The camel is the ship of the desert. ___________________
3. Iron bars do not make a prison. ___________________

4. Laughter holding both her sides. ___________________

5. Variety is the spice of life. ___________________
6. It is a white lie. ___________________
7. The Assyrian came down like a wolf on the fold. ___________________

8. The tea is icy cold. ___________________

9. Tansen was called the chief jewel in his diadem. ___________________
10. The fact is as clear as crystal. ___________________

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