Construct 1 example for each figure of speech stated below and give your simple explanation why you consider them the assigned figure of speech. Figures of Speech:

1. Onomatopoeia

2. Apostrophe

3. Synecdoche

4. Metonymy

[he] let his gaze wander to the swirling water of the stream racing madly beneath his feet. a piece of dancing driftwood caught his attention and his eyes followed it down the current. how slowly it appeared to move! what a sluggish stream! what contrasting words are used to describe the stream in this passage?

In saying that 11: 30 am was in the small hours of the morning, bertie is using

Read the passage from an argumentative essay. many endangered species are currently threatened by climate change. there are some laws already in place, but are they effective enough? anyone with a conscience knows that these creatures deserve the chance to survive without outside threats impeding their survival. i suppose this is a tough decision for lawmakers, but i hope they choose wisely. which statement best evaluates the claim in the passage?