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.
CLIMAX
Climax is the arrangement of a series of events or ideas in the order of increasing importance.
A set of related ideas or statements is expressed in the order of increasing importance and intensity and the ending is the most impressive idea.
Examples:
1. The spectators smiled, giggled and finally burst into laughter.
The expression of joy of the spectators is arranged in the order of its increasing intensity, finally resulting in the most impressive one.
2. We shall arise to dream like one, to toil like one, to build like one.
The given line is an example of Climax. Here, the ideas are arranged in ascending order of importance.
3. For life is short, the years rush past.
The given line is an example of Climax.
Here, the ideas are arranged in ascending order of importance.
4. Go throw your T.V. set away and in its place you can install a lovely bookshelf on the wall.
The given line is an example of Climax.
Here, the ideas are arranged in ascending order of importance.
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