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 A figure of speech is a rhetorical device or expression used to convey meaning or emphasis in a non-literal or imaginative way. It is often used to make language more vivid, persuasive, or impactful. Below are some common types of figures of speech with examples: ### 1. **Simile**    - Compares two things using "like" or "as."    - *Example*: "Her smile was as bright as the sun." ### 2. **Metaphor**    - Compares two things directly without using "like" or "as."    - *Example*: "Time is a thief." ### 3. **Personification**    - Attributes human qualities to non-human objects or concepts.    - *Example*: "The wind whispered through the trees." ### 4. **Hyperbole**    - Exaggerates for emphasis or effect.    - *Example*: "I’ve told you a million times." ### 5. **Alliteration**    - Repeats the same initial consonant sounds in nearby words.    - *Example*: "Peter Piper picked a peck of...

  Applied Grammar focuses on using grammar rules within the context of real-life communication. It emphasizes understanding how grammatical structures function in sentences and how they contribute to effective and accurate expression. Key Aspects: Sentence Structure: Understanding and applying sentence types (simple, compound, complex), identifying and correcting sentence fragments and run-on sentences. Parts of Speech: Recognizing and using nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections correctly. Verb Tenses: Mastering the correct use of present, past, future, and perfect verb tenses to express time and action accurately. Subject-Verb Agreement: Ensuring that subjects and verbs agree in number (singular/plural). Pronoun Usage: Using pronouns correctly to refer to nouns and maintain clarity in writing and speaking. Punctuation: Applying punctuation marks (periods, commas, semicolons, colons, quotation marks, etc.) effectivel...

  Pollution Control Boards in India Pollution Control Boards are statutory bodies established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. Their primary function is to prevent and control pollution in India. Types of Pollution Control Boards: Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB): Established in 1974. Functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Provides technical guidance and support to State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs). Conducts research and monitoring of pollution levels. Sets standards for emission and effluent discharge. Advises the government on environmental policy. State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs): Established in each state and union territory. Implement and enforce environmental laws within their respective jurisdictions. Issue consent to establish (CTE) and consent to operate (CTO) to industries. Monitor industrial effluents and emissio...