The question asks to identify the figure of speech used in the given sentence: "It's all very well to have courage and skill." We need to examine the sentence for characteristics of common figures of speech like Metaphor, Simile, Alliteration, and Personification.
Correct Option: C) Alliteration — The figure of speech Alliteration involves the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in words that are close together. In the phrase "courage and skill," the 'c' sound in "courage" and the 'sk' sound (specifically the 'k' sound) in "skill" are examples of alliteration due to the similar initial consonant sounds. Also, "very well" exhibits alliteration with the 'v' and 'w' sounds.
The question asks to identify the figure of speech used in the phrase "And it’s fine to be counted a star". We need to analyze the meaning and structure of the phrase to determine which literary device it employs.
Correct Option: B) Metaphor — The phrase "to be counted a star" directly compares a person to a star, implying that the person is famous, brilliant, or outstanding, without using comparison words like "like" or "as". This direct comparison is the hallmark of a metaphor.
The question asks to identify the figure of speech used in the phrase "But the single deed with its touch of thrill". We need to analyze the phrase to see how words are used to create a particular effect, and then match it with the definitions of the given figures of speech.
Correct Option: D) Metaphor. The phrase "touch of thrill" is a metaphorical way of describing the quality or essence of the "deed". It implies that the deed itself embodies or possesses an exciting or thrilling characteristic, without using 'like' or 'as' for comparison.
The question asks to identify the figure of speech in the given line: "Doesn’t tell the man you are;". We need to analyze the meaning and structure of the phrase to determine which literary device it employs.
A) Metaphor — The phrase "Doesn’t tell the man you are;" uses a metaphor. It implicitly compares one's true identity or character ("the man you are") to something that is not verbally expressed or stated. It suggests that one's true self is revealed through actions or being, rather than through words, without using "like" or "as" for comparison.
The question asks to identify the figure of speech used in the given line: "For there’s no lone hand in the game we play." We need to analyze the meaning and comparison implied in the sentence to determine the correct figure of speech.
Correct Option: B) Metaphor. The phrase "the game we play" is a metaphor for life or a collective endeavor, implying a direct comparison without using "like" or "as." It suggests that life or the situation is a game where individual effort is not isolated.
The question asks to identify the figure of speech used in the given sentence. We need to analyze the sentence for characteristics of common figures of speech like hyperbole, simile, metaphor, and personification.
Correct Option: C) Metaphor. The phrase "work to a bigger scheme" uses "scheme" metaphorically to represent a larger, more ambitious plan or vision that one's work should align with or contribute to. It's an implied comparison where the work is being directed by or becoming part of this larger conceptual "scheme."