Sleep not, Rizal, in our time of need! (Allusion or Apostrophe)
Apostrophe
He betrayed me despite telling me he loved me. He is the Delilah in our relationship. (Allusion or Apostrophe)
Allusion
His actions reflect his inner satan. (Allusion or Apostrophe)
Allusion
Philippines, my land so sweet. Wrap me in your warm embrace. (Allusion or Apostrophe)
Apostrophe
Oh this? This is just a scratch - referring to the bullet holes in his thigh. (Irony or Understatement)
Understatement
Thank you for giving me a splash of color - referring to the wine spilled on her dress. (Irony or Understatement)
Irony
This is not serious, I just have cancer. (Irony or Understatement)
Understatement
To err is human, to forgive is divine. (Antithesis or Chiasmus)
Antithesis
It was the best of times, it was the worst of time. (Antithesis or Chiasmus)
Antithesis
You forget what you want to remember, and you remember what you want to forget. (Antithesis or Chiasmus)
Chiasmus
The government is for the people, not people for the government. (Antithesis or Chiasmus)
Chiasmus
The press has reported on the illegal activities of some politicians. (Synecdoche or Metonymy)
Metonymy
The Malacanan Palace issued a statement on the issue of corruption. (Synecdoche or Metonymy)
Metonymy
There are many hungry mouths to feed. (Synecdoche or Metonymy)
Synecdoche
The crown issued a declaration on the issue regarding Meghan and Harry. (Synecdoche or Metonymy)
Synecdoche
The child is the father of man. (Oxymoron or Paradox)
Paradox
