- a type of figurative language in which exaggeration is used to achieve a desired effect
2.a type of figurative language in which an inhuman thing is given human qualities
3.a type of figurative language in which a statement that appears to be contradictory is actually true - a type of figurative language in which what is said is the opposite of what is meant
(2.) What is the best example of paradox?
- “A damnèd saint, an honorable villain.” (—from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, act 3, scene 2)
- “Come, bitter conduct, come, unsavory guide!” (—from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare, act 5, scene 3)
3.”Thou’art slave to fate. . . .” (—from “Death Be Not Proud” by Donne) - “For Venus smiles not in a house of tears.” (—from The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare, act 4, scene 1)
(3.) What is the best example of personification?
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