plz explain these figures of speech.....its very urgent tomorrow is mah exam i need it.....so plz answer it fast.....here r the figures of speech plz someone explain them:
- antithesis
- paradox
- inversion
- climax
- anticlimax
- euphemism
- synecdoche
- eautology.
1. Paradox is a statement in which a seeming contradiction may reveal an unexpected truth.
Instance of the same is: The more I gain speed, the farther I feel lost.
2. Antithesis means something in direct contrast. It is the direct or exact opposite of something.
Instance of the same is: Joy is the antithesis of sorrow.
3. Inversion means the reversal of a normal order or sequence of words.
Instance of the same is: In Xanadu did Kubla Khan, A stately pleasure dome decree
4. When a series of statements or ideas in an ascending order of intensity are presented, then the final statement in such a series becomes the climax.
Due to paucity of time, we can only answer to few of your queries. Hope this helps!