A) Anaphora B) Euphemism C) Hyperbole
C) Hyperbole
The repetition of the same consonant sound at the beginning of nearby words. E.g.: "She sells seashells by the seashore."
Alliteration
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses. E.g.: “Every breath you take / And every move you make / Every bond you break / Every step you take... – “Every Breath You Take” by The Police
Anaphora
A) Parallelism B) Anaphora C) Pun
B) Anaphora
Giving human characteristics to non-human things or abstract concepts. E.g.: "The wind whispered through the trees."
Personification
A statement that seems contradictory but reveals a truth. E.g.: "Less is more."
Paradox
A humorous play on words, typically involving two meanings or similar-sounding words. E.g.: "I used to be a baker, but I couldn't make enough dough."
Pun
Replacing the name of one thing with the name of something closely related to it. E.g.: "Hollywood is known for producing blockbuster movies."
Metonymy
The use of components in a sentence that are grammatically similar or identical in structure. E.g.: "She likes reading, writing, and painting."
Parallelism
A polite or mild word or expression used to replace a harsh or direct one. E.g: "After working there for over ten years, Sarah was let go from her job yesterday."
Euphemism
The juxtaposition of contrasting ideas in a balanced structure. E.g.: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times."
Antithesis
A) Pun B) Metaphor C) Paradox
C) Paradox
A comparison using "like" or "as." E.g.: "Her smile was as bright as the sun."
Simile
A contrast between expectations and reality. E.g.: "Oh great, another flat tire. Just what I needed today!"
Irony
A direct comparison between two unrelated things, suggesting they are alike. E.g.: "Time is a thief."
Metaphor
An exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally. E.g.: "I’ve told you a million times."
Hyperbole
