A figure of speech is the use of a word or words diverging from its usual meaning. It can also be a special repetition‚ arrangement or omission of words with literal meaning‚ or a phrase with a specialized meaning not based on the literal meaning of the words in it‚ as in idiom‚ metaphor‚ simile‚ hyperbole‚ or personification. Figures of speech often provide emphasis‚ freshness of expression‚ or clarity. However‚ clarity may also suffer from their use‚ as any figure of speech introduces an ambiguity
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MICROELECTRONICS AND PHYSICS DIVISION GUIDELINES FOR SEMINAR 2013/2014 To all B.Sc Senior Year and Advanced Diploma Year 2 students:- The senior year seminar is a requirement for all final year students. Through seminar‚ students not only will gain extra knowledge that is not taught in the classroom‚ but also trained in doing self-learning on new topics and learn how to explore deeper into the topic. The objective of senior year seminar is to provide an opportunity to the students to
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UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND DESIGN INTERIOR DESIGN DEPARTMENT ( THESIS (INTERIOR DESIGN 4A) GUIDELINES BACKGROUND: The Interior Design Department of the College of Fine Arts and Design Thesis Program covers Summer (Thesis Preparation) and First Semester (Thesis). At the terminal stage of the program‚ the student should be able to: 1. Propose a problem‚ a feasible and innovative art and design solution addressing the given thesis problem 2. Apply one’s
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Communication is the process of sending and receiving messages. Effective communication occurs when individuals achieve a shared understanding of the message‚ and the appropriate action is taken. 2.1 Challenges in Business Communication Figure 2.1: Language Skills used in Business Correspondence Adapted from Bovee‚ C. L. and Thill‚ J. V. (1999) Business Communication Today. People in business tend to
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Pre-Test Quarter 2 Cycle 1 2.2 Demonstrate proper portion sizes from each of the food groups. Multiple choice: 1. The correct serving size for cooked meat is: a. 3 oz. b. 4 oz. c. 5 oz. d. 6 oz. 2. How many cups of leafy vegetables count as one serving from the vegetable group? e. 3 cups f. 1 ½ cups g. 2 cups h. 1 cup 3. My Plate includes all of the following except for? i. Vegetables j. Fruits k. Oils
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Department of German Studies Guidelines on Assessed Essays and Examinations 2013-14 Guidelines on Assessed Essays and Examinations CONTENTS page 1. ASSESSED ESSAYS 1.1 Collaborative Work 3 1.2 Acknowledgement of Sources 3 2. INTERNET CITATIONS 6 3. ESSAY SUPERVISION 6 4. WRITING YOUR ASSESSED ESSAY 7 5. PRESENTATION 8 6. ESSAY SUBMISSION PROCEDURE 9 6.1 Criteria
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Figure of speech From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia "Figures of speech" redirects here. For the hip hop group‚ see Figures of Speech. A figure of speech is the use of a word or words diverging from its usual meaning. It can also be a special repetition‚ arrangement or omission of words with literal meaning‚ or a phrase with a specialized meaning not based on the literal meaning of the words in it‚ as in idiom‚ metaphor‚ simile‚ hyperbole‚ or personification. Figures of speech often provide
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Figures of Speech [ Examples ] 1. Metaphor ❖ "But my heart is a lonely hunter that hunts on a lonely hill." (William Sharp‚ "The Lonely Hunter") ❖ "Love is an alchemist that can transmute poison into food--and a spaniel that prefers even punishment from one hand to caresses from another." (Charles Colton‚ Lacon) 2. Simile ❖ "Good coffee is like friendship: rich and warm and strong." (slogan of Pan-American Coffee Bureau)
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LIST OF FIGURES Fig 3.1 Power Supply…..…………………......……..….………………………………………..6 Fig 3.2 Circuit Diagram Of MAX232…………..…………………………………...……………9 Fig 3.3 PIC Diagram………..……………………………………..……………………..............13 Fig 3.4 Relay Operation….……………………………………..….….………………………....14 Fig 3.5 Relay Energized (On)……...……………………………....…………………………….15 Fig 3.6 Relay De-Energizing (Off)………...……...…………………..…………………………16 Fig 3.7 Relay Operation (2)…...………………………….…….....……………………………..17 Fig 3.8 Torque Production in Dc Motor…………………………
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Figures of Speech Resemblance A. Simile - A simile is a figure of speech that directly compares two different things‚ usually by employing the words "like" or "as". 1) They fought like cats and dogs. 2) She is as thin as a toothpick. 3) Geoff is handsome as a prince. B. Metaphor - A metaphor is a literary figure of speech that uses an image‚ story or tangible thing to represent a less tangible thing or some intangible quality or idea; e.g.‚ "Her eyes were glistening jewels." 1) Life
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