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1 Alliteration

Alliterationis the repeating of consonant sounds right next to each other, which creates a memorable or melodic effect. Example: She sells seashells by the seashore.

2 Antithesis

Antithesisis a literary technique that places opposite things or ideas next to one another in order to draw out their contrast. Example: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . .” —Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities

3 Apostrophe

Apostrophe as a figure of speech is when a character addresses someone or something that isn’t present or cannot respond. The character might speak to someone deceased, an inanimate object, or a concept. Example: “O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo?” —William Shakespeare,Romeo and Juliet

Figures of speech are around us all the time (and that’s not hyperbole!), but it’s the deliberate deployment of them that makes writing stand out (did you catch that alliteration?). Below are examples of figures of speech in literature and poetry.

What is a figure of speech?

A figure of speech is a deliberate manipulation of ordinary language in order to create a literary effect.

What are the different kinds of figures of speech?

There are hundreds of figures of speech, which can be divided into schemes and tropes. Schemes are figures of speech that rearrange word order for a certain effect, while tropes use words in a way that differs from their literal meaning.

How are figures of speech used in writing?

Figures of speech are used in every type of writing to achieve different effects. Which figure of speech you use depends on what effect you want to have on the reader. For example, if you want to create more vivid imagery, you might use simile, metaphor, or antithesis. If you want to give them a laugh, you might try using a pun.