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A figure of speech is a word or phrase that has a meaning other than the literal meaning. It can be a metaphor or simile that's designed to further explain a concept. Or it can be the repetition of alliteration or exaggeration of hyperbole to give further emphasis or effect. There are many different types of figures of speech in the English language. We will give you examples of some of the most commonly used types here.
<span>Examples of Figures of Speech
</span><span>She sells seashells</span>
Answer: in the story monkeys paws, a person is granted three wishes but those three wishes come at a price for taunting with fate. a friend that was severing in the war came home a showed them a mummified monkey paw which holds terribly beautiful powers.
Explanation:
Answer:
Hyperbole, Metaphor & Personification.
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Why?
1 ) It's exaggerating the fact that feet is "working"/"served" for shovels
2) The metaphor comparing the feet as dirty by saying it served for "shovels", chastising the fact it's a metaphor.
3) Personification, it provides human factor for mere feet and shovels.
