A figure of speech is an ornamental use of words.
A figure of speech may be defined as a change from the plain and ordinary mode of expression for the sake of emphasis or to beautify the language.
Figure of speech is a technique or a tool of expression, by means of which one deviates from the ordinary expression in order to produce a better or a more emphatic linguistic effect.
Figures of speech are commonly used in poetry to enhance the beauty, imagery, poetic effect and rhyme scheme of the poem.
ALLITERATION
When sounds are repeated in a sentence for pleasing or musical effect the figure of speech is Alliteration.
Here the same letter or syllable is repeated in order to emphasize the effect.
Examples:
1. But the butter was bitter.
The given line is an example of Alliteration.
There is a repetition of the letter 'b' for better poetic effect.
2. She sells seashells by the seashore.
The sound denoted by the letter 's' is repeated. Thus producing a pleasant effect to the ear.
3. She faced the phone and fumed.
Here the sound of 'f' is repeated.
4. He knew his nose was nervous.
Here the sound of 'n' is repeated.
5. And over the waves it's warming rung.
6. Nisha needed new notebook.
7. See the circle of waves in the sea.
8. Waman wondered where Savare was.
9. For our future generation.
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