Question

Identify the figure of speech used in the following statements by writing your answer in the space before each number. Then, Underline the figurative language. _____1. A poem is as tightly closed as an unfolding bud. _____2. The crow crushed the crackers. _____3. The days flew by really quickly. _____4. If you can order a cold beverage for me, my dear, I will truly appreciate it. _____5. Laney there, Rina here. _____6. When I heard the news, my heart was overflowing with gladness.

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Simile, 2. Onomatopoeia, 3. Personification, 4. Paradox 5. Alliteration   6. Hyperbole

Explanation:

1. Simile;  A simile is a comparison of two things with words like as and like.

As tightly as an unfolding bud.

2. Onomatopoeia

crushed

3. Personification; giving human characteristics to non - living things.

flew by

4. Paradox

a cold beverage

5. Alliteration

there, here

6. Hyberbole; exaggerating things

my heart was overflowing with gladness.