Question 1

Which of the following is an example of exaggeration?

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I've told you a million times to clean your room!

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You should clean your room regularly.

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I can't believe you never listen to me.

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Please remember to clean your room.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences demonstrates irony?

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The fire station burned down.

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I can't wait to do more homework on the weekend.

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I love waiting in long lines at the DMV.

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The sun decided to hide behind the clouds on the first day of summer.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of exaggeration?

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I could eat a horse right now!

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I should start thinking about what to eat.

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I feel a bit hungry.

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I might have a small snack later.

Question 4

Which sentence uses irony?

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I posted a video on how to concentrate better, but I got distracted halfway through.

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I read a book about how to be more productive.

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I planned to exercise every day, but I never found the time.

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I woke up early to get a head start on the day.

Question 5

Which of the following sentences showcases exaggeration?

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I have a ton of homework to do tonight!

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I should finish my tasks before bedtime.

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I might have some reading to complete.

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I have a few assignments to work on.

Question 6

Which of the following sentences contains exaggeration?

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The moon was so bright I needed sunscreen to avoid a burn!

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I brought a map&#44; and I found the path.

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I bought a new umbrella&#44; and it is colorful.

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I packed sunscreen for a cloudy day.

Question 7

Which sentence provides an example of exaggeration?

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I have a mountain of laundry to fold!

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I should organize my closet.

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I need to wash my clothes soon.

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I have a few items to put away.

Question 8

Which statement demonstrates irony?

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The traffic reporter got stuck in traffic on the way to work.

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The weather forecaster expected a sunny day, but it started raining heavily.

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The chef burned the food while teaching a cooking class.

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The mechanic's car broke down on the way to the garage.

Question 9

Which of the following sentences employs exaggeration?

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I have a mile-long to-do list for today!

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I need to make a few phone calls in the afternoon.

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I have a couple of things to take care of later.

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I should finish my tasks before dinner.

Question 10

Which sentence displays irony?

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I told my friend to get some rest, but I stayed up all night studying.

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I recommended a quiet library for studying, but it was extremely noisy.

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I advised eating healthy, but indulged in junk food all week.

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I suggested enjoying the outdoors, but it rained the entire weekend.

Question 11

Which literary device is used to express the opposite of what is actually meant, often for humorous or sarcastic effect?

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Irony

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Onomatopoeia

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Oxymoron

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Alliteration

Question 12

What does exaggeration mean in literature?

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Over emphasizing something to cause a more effective response in the reader.

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A comparison between two things.

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A contradiction between appearance and reality.

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One of two or more words or expressions of the same language that have the same meaning.

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