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Catch of the Day

Quiz by Stacey Carnell

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  • Q1
    A figure of speech that uses exaggeration to express strong emotion, make a point, or evoke humor
    Hyperbole
    30s
  • Q2
    An expression that cannot be understood if taken literally (ex- "Get your head out of the clouds").
    Idiom
    30s
  • Q3
    figure of speech comparing two different things Does NOT use LIKE or AS
    Metaphor
    30s
  • Q4
    A figure of speech in which natural sounds are imitated in the sounds of words. Simple examples include such words as buzz, hiss, hum, crack, whinny, and murmur.
    Onomatopoeia
    30s
  • Q5
    A figure of speech in which an object or animal is given human feelings, thoughts, or attitudes
    Personification
    30s
  • Q6
    A comparison between two unlike things using "like" or "as"
    Simile
    30s
  • Q7
    A comparison between two different things which are similar in some way
    Analogy
    30s
  • Q8
    A message about life or human nature that the writer shares with the reader.
    Theme
    30s
  • Q9
    a play, movie, television show, or radio show that is about a serious subject and is not meant to make the audience laugh
    Drama
    30s
  • Q10
    A brief story with a moral; often uses animals that act and speak like human beings
    Fable
    30s

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