Personification.
"The engine roared" is an example of personification, as it gives human-like qualities (roaring) to a non-human entity (the engine).
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Yes, an idiom is a type of figure of speech. Idioms are phrases that have a figurative meaning different from the literal meanings of the individual words in the expression.
"Dog" is not a figure of speech; it is a common noun referring to a domesticated mammal of the Canidae family.
The typical type of speech is informative speech, which aims to educate, explain, or instruct the audience about a particular topic. This type of speech presents facts, data, and information in a clear and understandable manner to convey knowledge.
The phrase "on the fence" is an example of an idiom, specifically one that is used to describe someone who is undecided or uncommitted about a particular issue or decision.
There are several types of speech, including informative, persuasive, entertaining, and special occasion speeches. The type of speech will depend on the purpose and goal of the speaker.
Hyperbole
simile
Onomatopoeia
The phrase "on the fence" is an example of an idiom, specifically one that is used to describe someone who is undecided or uncommitted about a particular issue or decision.
Onomatopoeia
Simile
I believe this is a simile.
See Related LinksSee the Related Links for "Figures of Speech Explained" to the bottom for the answer. The main figures of speech types are: Tropes, Metaplasmic Figures, Figures of Omission, Figures of Repetition, Figures of Unusual Word Order and Figures of Thought.1 simile2 metaphor3 hyperbole4 personification5 apostrophy6 synecdoche7 onomatopeia8 alliteration9 irony10 analogy11 oxymoron12 paradox13 metonomy14 euphemism15 anthitesis
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