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  • Q1
    Which term refers to the dictionary definition of a word?
    Denotation
    Vital
    Connotation
    Hyperbole
    30s
  • Q2
    Which term refers to an exaggerated statement or claim not meant to be taken literally?
    Civilized
    Inhibit
    Hyperbole
    Palsied
    30s
  • Q3
    What literary device is used in the following sentence: 'She runs like the wind'?
    Implication
    Simile
    Connotation
    Metaphor
    30s
  • Q4
    What term refers to the underlying meaning or suggestion conveyed by a word or phrase?
    Cognates
    Conflict
    Strained
    Implication
    30s
  • Q5
    What term refers to a feeling of regret or guilt for having done something wrong or foolish?
    Obtain
    Ashamed
    Mope
    Stoop
    30s
  • Q6
    What term refers to a deliberate action to prevent or hinder something?
    Strained
    Cognates
    Inhibit
    Conflict
    30s
  • Q7
    Which term refers to a prolonged state of sadness or unhappiness?
    Obtain
    Mope
    Cognates
    Conflict
    30s
  • Q8
    Which term refers to a tall, slender tree with long, drooping branches?
    Metaphor
    Implication
    Simile
    Willow
    30s
  • Q9
    Which term refers to a state of conflict or disagreement between parties?
    Simile
    Vital
    Conflict
    Hyperbole
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the denotative meaning of the word 'struggle'?
    To feel content
    To give up easily
    To exert force, effort, or endure hardship
    To accomplish a task effortlessly
    30s
  • Q11
    What literary device is used in the sentence: 'Her laughter was music to my ears'?
    Metaphor
    Hyperbole
    Implication
    Simile
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the connotation of the word 'villain'?
    A funny or entertaining person
    A wicked or evil person
    A neutral or average person
    A hero or protagonist
    30s
  • Q13
    What is the implied meaning of the phrase 'He has a sharp tongue'?
    He has a talent for tasting food
    He tends to speak harshly or critically
    He speaks softly and kindly
    He has a physically sharp tongue
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the difference between 'connotation' and 'denotation'?
    Connotation refers to the emotional associations of a word, while denotation refers to its cultural significance.
    Connotation refers to the emotional or cultural associations of a word, while denotation refers to its literal or dictionary definition.
    Connotation refers to the literal definition of a word, while denotation refers to its emotional associations.
    Connotation and denotation are two different terms for the same concept.
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the definition of the word 'inhibit'?
    To encourage or motivate
    To assist or support
    To accept or embrace
    To hinder, restrain, or prevent
    30s

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