Question 1

What is a metaphor?

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A comparison without using like or as

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A comparison using like or as

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A type of poem

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A character speaking their thoughts aloud

Question 2

What is a personification?

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Giving human qualities to non-human things

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A type of character in a story

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A comparison between two things

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Exaggeration for emphasis

Question 3

What is the tone in a piece of writing?

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The author's attitude towards the subject

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The sequence of events in the story

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The main idea of the story

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The time period in which the story takes place

Question 4

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?

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A simile uses like or as to make a comparison, while a metaphor does not

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A simile is only used in poetry, while a metaphor is used in all types of writing

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A simile compares two things that are the same, while a metaphor compares two things that are different

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A simile is a type of poem, while a metaphor is a figure of speech

Question 5

What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense part of the story

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The beginning of the story

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The main idea of the story

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The end of the story

Question 6

What is an allusion?

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A reference to a well-known person, place, or event

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An exaggerated statement for emphasis

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A comparison between two things using like or as

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The opposite of a metaphor

Question 7

What is the purpose of a thesis statement in an essay?

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To state the main point or argument of the essay

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To describe the author's personal experience with the topic

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To summarize the entire essay

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To provide a list of facts about the topic

Question 8

What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character and the antagonist is the character or force that opposes them

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The protagonist is always a hero and the antagonist is always a villain

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The protagonist is the villain and the antagonist is the hero

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There is no difference, they are the same thing

Question 9

What is the point of view in a story?

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The perspective from which the story is being told

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The main idea of the story

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The sequence of events in the story

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The time period in which the story takes place

Question 10

What is the purpose of a compare and contrast text structure?

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To examine similarities and differences between two or more things.

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To describe a sequence of events in chronological order.

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To persuade the reader to agree with a particular point of view.

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To explain how something works or how to do something.

Question 11

What is the purpose of a cause and effect text structure?

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To show how one event or action led to another.

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To persuade the reader to agree with a particular point of view.

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To describe a sequence of events in chronological order.

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To explain how something works or how to do something.

Question 12

What is the purpose of a problem and solution text structure?

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To present a problem and provide possible solutions.

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To persuade the reader to agree with a particular point of view.

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To describe a sequence of events in chronological order.

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To explain how something works or how to do something.

Question 13

What is the purpose of a chronological or sequential text structure?

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To present events in the order they occurred.

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To persuade the reader to agree with a particular point of view.

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To examine similarities and differences between two or more things.

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To explain how something works or how to do something.

Question 14

What is the purpose of a descriptive text structure?

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To provide details and sensory information about a person, place, or thing.

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To persuade the reader to agree with a particular point of view.

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To examine similarities and differences between two or more things.

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To explain how something works or how to do something.

Question 15

What is tone?

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The attitude or mood conveyed by writing or speech.

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The act of speaking clearly.

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The color of a musical note.

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The tempo of a musical piece.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of a positive tone?

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Enthusiastic

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Indifferent

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Sarcastic

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Critical

Question 17

What is the tone in the following sentence? 'I cannot believe you did that.'

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Disapproving

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Tentative

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Approving

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Indifferent

Question 18

What is the tone in the following sentence? 'The view from the mountain was breathtaking.'

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Appreciative

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Critical

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Indifferent

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Sarcastic

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of a formal tone?

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Academic

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Casual

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Slangy

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Comic

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an angry tone?

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Irate

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Apologetic

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Optimistic

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Joyful

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of a pessimistic tone?

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Cynical

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Naive

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Optimistic

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Hopeful

Question 22

What is the tone in the following sentence? 'I'm sorry for your loss.'

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Sympathetic

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Complimentary

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Indifferent

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Critical

Question 23

What is the tone in the following sentence? 'Good job!'

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Approving

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Indifferent

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Critical

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Sarcastic

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a sarcastic tone?

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Mocking

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Humble

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Serious

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Appreciative

Question 25

What are the types of moods?

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Positive and negative

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Angry and calm

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Happy and sad

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Excited and bored

Question 26

What is the purpose of identifying the central idea?

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To understand the main message or purpose of the text

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To skip over important parts of the text

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To find small errors in the text

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To confuse the reader

Question 27

What is a supporting detail?

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Information that explains or supports the central idea

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An unrelated fact

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A vague idea

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A question

Question 28

Why is it important to identify supporting details?

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To better understand the central idea and how it is supported

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To make the text more confusing

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To ignore the central idea

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To shorten the text

Question 29

What is the purpose of identifying the main points of a text?

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To understand the structure of the text and how the central idea is developed

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To skip over important details

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To make the text more complicated

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To find errors in the text

Question 30

How do you know if a sentence is a topic sentence?

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It usually comes at the beginning of a paragraph and states the main idea

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It is a random sentence in the paragraph

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It is the shortest sentence in the paragraph

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It usually comes at the end of a paragraph and states the main idea

Question 31

What is theme?

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The underlying message or meaning of a work of literature.

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The protagonist of a story.

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The time and place in which the story takes place.

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The events that happen in a story.

Question 32

What does the theme of a story help readers understand?

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The author's message or purpose.

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The characters' emotions.

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The title of the story.

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The setting of the story.

Question 33

What is the best way to determine the theme of a story?

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Identifying key ideas or messages that the author conveys.

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Analyzing the physical description of the characters.

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Focusing on the plot twists.

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Looking up the definition of the title.

Question 34

What can contribute to the theme of a story?

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Characters' actions, dialogue, and thoughts.

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The introduction of new characters.

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The author's biography.

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The physical appearance of the setting.

Question 35

What is the difference between subject and theme?

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The subject is what the story is about, while the theme is the underlying message or meaning.

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The subject is the title, while the theme is the characters.

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The subject is the setting, while the theme is the plot.

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The subject is the author, while the theme is the time period.

Question 36

What should readers do to find the theme of a story?

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Analyze and interpret the text.

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Ask someone else for the theme.

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Guess based on the title.

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Skip to the end of the story to find the theme.

Question 37

What does the theme of a story do?

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Evoke emotions and provoke thought in the reader.

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Introduce the protagonist.

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Summarize the plot.

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Describe the setting.

Question 38

Can a story have more than one theme?

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Yes

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It depends on the genre of the story.

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No

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Only if the story is very long.

Question 39

What literary device is the repetition of consonant sounds in a sequence of words?

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Alliteration

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Hyperbole

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Metaphor

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Simile

Question 40

What literary device is an exaggeration for emphasis or effect?

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Hyperbole

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Irony

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Personification

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Onomatopoeia

Question 41

What literary device is the comparison of two unlike things, using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

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Allusion

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Metaphor

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Foreshadowing

Question 42

What literary device is giving human characteristics to non-human objects or animals?

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Personification

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Imagery

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Onomatopoeia

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Symbolism

Question 43

What literary device is the use of a word or phrase to represent something else?

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Symbolism

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Assonance

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Oxymoron

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Repetition

Question 44

What literary device is the use of language to create vivid mental images?

Accepted Answer

Imagery

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Irony

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Alliteration

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Hyperbole

Question 45

What literary device is the use of words with sounds that imitate their meaning?

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Onomatopoeia

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Personification

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Allusion

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Metaphor

Question 46

What literary device is a figure of speech that creates a hidden comparison between two things unrelated to each other?

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Metaphor

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Alliteration

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Symbolism

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Simile

Question 47

What literary device is a hint or clue about what will happen later in the story?

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Foreshadowing

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Irony

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Oxymoron

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Imagery

Question 48

What literary device is the use of words that are opposite in meaning to create an effect?

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Irony

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Hyperbole

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Repetition

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Assonance

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

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Her eyes were like shining jewels.

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He was as fast as a cheetah.

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The sun set behind the mountains.

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The wind howled through the trees.

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plain.

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She sells seashells by the seashore.

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The cat sat on the mat.

Question 51

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

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The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.

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The roses smelled sweet in the garden.

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The car drove quickly down the road.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

Question 52

Which of the following is an example of personification?

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The leaves danced in the wind.

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The bird sang a beautiful melody.

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The river flowed gently downstream.

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The sun shone brightly in the sky.

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

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

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The flower is as red as a rose.

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The mountain is tall and majestic.

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The music is so loud it's shaking the walls.

Question 54

Which of the following is an example of irony?

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The fire station burned down.

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The sun rose over the horizon.

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The cat chased the mouse around the house.

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The rain stopped just in time for the outdoor concert.

Question 55

Which of the following is an example of oxymoron?

Accepted Answer

Jumbo shrimp

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A pretty ugly flower

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The bitter sweet taste

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The dark night sky

Question 56

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

Accepted Answer

The world is a stage.

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The ocean is a vast expanse.

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The sky was a beautiful shade of blue.

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The flower petals were soft to the touch.

Question 57

Which of the following is an example of imagery?

Accepted Answer

The sun set over the ocean, painting the sky with shades of pink and orange.

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The bird soared high in the sky, its wings outstretched.

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The fire crackled and popped, casting shadows on the wall.

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The wind blew through the trees, rustling the leaves.

Question 58

Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing?

Accepted Answer

The dark clouds on the horizon hinted at an approaching storm.

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The cat meowed loudly for its dinner.

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The flower bloomed in the warm sun.

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The child happily played on the swings in the park.

Question 59

What literary term refers to the use of words to create a vivid image in the reader's mind?

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Imagery

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Symbolism

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Metaphor

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Allusion

Question 60

What literary term is used to describe language that is not meant to be taken literally?

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Figurative language

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Oxymoron

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Hyperbole

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Irony

Question 61

What literary term is used to convey a sense of uncertainty or tension?

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Suspense

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Climax

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Pathos

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Foreshadowing

Question 62

What literary term is used to convey an emotion or feeling?

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Mood

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Style

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Tone

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Voice

Question 63

What literary term is used to signify the representation of one thing by another?

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Symbolism

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Irony

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Allusion

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Hyperbole

Question 64

What literary term is used to describe the perspective from which a story is told?

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Point of view

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Theme

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Setting

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Mood

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