Figures of Speech

Let’s Go! This is one of the common things we all say and this is the simplest example that can explain an apostrophe. Apostrophes, the commas that seem to hang rather aimlessly at the head of some words, are important punctuation devices in the English language. Whether you speak or …

A colon is a punctuation mark which has two equally sized dots placed vertically above each other. This punctuation marks discontinuity in a grammatical construction and the pause it introduces is of intermediate length – something in between a semicolon and a full stop. It aids in notifying the reader …

Running sentences into one another, without punctuation or with improper use of punctuation, is called a fused or a run on sentence. Comma splices are one of the most common forms of run-on sentences that are joined inappropriately using commas. Commas are not meant to join two main clauses all …

The role of punctuation is to render a lucid direction to the readers so that they can effortlessly read through a prose, poetry or any text written to impart some information. Punctuation obviates ambiguity and distortions of meaning, at the same time providing a breathing-break while reciting. Punctuation, such as …

The author of “Woe is I” Patricia T. O’Conner described semicolon by saying “If a comma is a yield sign and a period is a stop sign, the semicolon is a flashing red – one of those lights you drive through after a brief pause.” It was first established by …

Tautology is one of the key figures of speech and hence, it is important to know what the word signifies. Tautology is the redundant or pointless use of words, which effectually delivers the same meaning. In other words, it can be defined as the term used for retelling the same …

Synecdoche Examples:  The term ‘synecdoche’ might seem unfamiliar but you would’ve surely come across such words or sentences in written text. It can be defined as a figure of speech where part of a sentence describes the entirety. The usage of synecdoche, thus, emphasizes a sentence delivering the right context …

Symbolism Examples: If you have watched the movie ‘Angels and Demons‘ then you are probably keen on understanding the meaning of symbols and symbolism! The film is based on an enthralling journey of deciphering symbols, either by association or by resemblance. Normally, the signs are material objects but they may …

Stereotypes Examples: Whenever we don’t have a good understanding of a subject, say, of people or countries, then we tend to make assumptions about them. Stereotype is nothing but those assumptions that have become common knowledge. Whenever you make judgement about people without knowing them, you are stereotyping them. Stereotyping …

Rhetorical Questions Examples: “Is the Pope Catholic?” It is easy not to see any sense when someone asks you a question like this. You might have come across many such questions in your casual conversation. However, these questions are recognized by English language and are grouped under the category of …