Figure of Speech Examples A figure of speech is a word or phrase that has a meaning something different than its literal meaning. It can be a metaphor orsimile that is designed to further explain a concept. Or, it can be a different way of pronouncing a word or phrase such as withalliteration to give further meaning or a different sound. … Read more
CAN Can is one of the most commonly used modals, but make sure you know all its meanings. A modal is a word that gives a special meaning to a verb. Examples of modals are CAN, COULD and MAY. You can learn how to use these other modal verbs in some of my other audio blogs. Meaning 1: If … Read more
stroll / saunter / mosey To walk in a relaxed, leisurely way She strolled along the beach at sunset. Note: “Stroll” can be both a noun and a verb. So you can also say “We took a stroll through the park” or “Let’s go for a stroll.” stride To walk with fast, long steps. “Stride” usually … Read more
mumble = speak quietly and not clearly, without opening your mouth very much People often mumble when they don’t want to talk, or when they’re nervous, embarrassed, or have low confidence in general. “My son mumbled an apology to my daughter after breaking her favorite toy.” mutter / murmur = speak in a quiet voice The difference between these two is … Read more
1. Take a deep breath and SPEAK! The more you think about speaking, the more nervous you will get. Just try speaking more. Next time you go to English class or speak English, count how many times you speak in five or ten minutes. After that, try to speak more. If you spoke one time … Read more
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Examples of Personification Everyone knows what a person is, but do you know what personification is? Personification is when you assign the qualities of a person to something that isn’t human or, in some cases, to something that isn’t even alive. There are many reasons for using personification. It can be used as a method of describing … Read more
Examples of Similes View & Download PDF Similes can be found just about anywhere; from the printed word to oral conversation; in language, literature, and music. A simile is a figure of speech that compares two things that are alike in some way. To help you identify a simile versus a metaphor, know that the words “like” … Read more
Alliteration Examples for Kids Alliteration happens when words that start with the same sound are used close together in a phrase or sentence. The sound is usually a consonant and the words don’t have to always be right next to one another. One of the fun features of alliteration is when it becomes a tongue twister. … Read more