Question

activity 3 a figure of speech a word or phrase that has a meaning other than its literal meaning. underline the figure of speech in the sentences below and label which type it is. 1. this backpack weighs a ton! 2. well, your bedroom isnt entirely messy. 3. the boss informed mr. smith the company has to let him go. 4. we sell genuine imitation crab!

Explanation:

1. The phrase exaggerates the backpack's weight for effect, which is hyperbole.
2. The statement uses understatement to downplay the bedroom's actual messiness.
3. "Let him go" is a mild, indirect phrase for firing someone, a euphemism.
4. "Genuine imitation" combines contradictory words, which is an oxymoron.

Answer:

1. Underline: weighs a ton; Label: Hyperbole
2. Underline: isn't entirely messy; Label: Understatement
3. Underline: let him go; Label: Euphemism
4. Underline: Genuine imitation; Label: Oxymoron