Question 1

Which of the following is an example of figurative language?

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The sun beat down on me like a drum.

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The sun is a giant ball of fire.

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The sun is high in the sky.

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The sun is warm and comforting.

Question 2

What is a metaphor?

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A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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A contrast between two things.

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A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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A similarity between two things.

Question 3

What is a simile?

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A comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as.'

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A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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A contrast between two things.

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A similarity between two things.

Question 4

What is a mixed metaphor?

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A metaphor that combines two or more incompatible metaphors.

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A metaphor that is used to contrast two things.

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A metaphor that is used to compare two completely unrelated things.

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A metaphor that is used to describe a single thing.

Question 5

What is metonymy?

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A figure of speech in which a thing is referred to by the name of something closely associated with it.

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A figure of speech in which a word is used to describe the sound it makes.

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A figure of speech in which a word is repeated for emphasis.

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A figure of speech in which a word is used to represent something else.

Question 6

What is synecdoche?

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A figure of speech in which a part is used to represent the whole or the whole is used to represent a part.

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A figure of speech in which a word is used to describe the sound it makes.

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A figure of speech in which a word is repeated for emphasis.

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A figure of speech in which a word is used to represent something else.

Question 7

What is apostrophe?

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A figure of speech in which a speaker addresses an absent person, an abstract idea, or a non-human thing.

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A figure of speech in which a word is repeated for emphasis.

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A figure of speech in which a word is used to represent something else.

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A figure of speech in which a word is used to describe the sound it makes.

Question 8

What is an example of an extended metaphor in literature?

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The world is a stage.

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Love is a rose.

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A penny saved is a penny earned.

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Actions speak louder than words.

Question 9

What is an example of metonymy in everyday language?

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Let's hit the books.

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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Practice makes perfect.

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It's raining cats and dogs.

Question 10

What is an example of metonymy in literature?

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The pen is mightier than the sword.

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All the world's a stage.

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The early bird gets the worm.

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Better late than never.

Question 11

What is an example of an extended metaphor in poetry?

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Hope is the thing with feathers.

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I wandered lonely as a cloud.

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Do not go gentle into that good night.

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Because I could not stop for Death.

Question 12

What is an example of symbolism in literature?

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The scarlet letter A in The Scarlet Letter represents adultery.

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The yellow wallpaper in The Yellow Wallpaper represents mental illness.

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The conch shell in Lord of the Flies represents order and civilization.

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The whale in Moby-Dick represents the ultimate challenge.

Question 13

Which of the following sentences is an example of synecdoche?

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All hands on deck.

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The sun smiled down on us.

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She sells seashells by the seashore.

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He was as tall as a skyscraper.

Question 14

Which of the following sentences is NOT an example of synecdoche?

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I have a million things to do today.

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She has a new set of wheels.

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He hired a new pair of hands.

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The captain commands one hundred sails.

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of personification in poetry?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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The river flowed swiftly.

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The birds sang sweetly.

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The sun was shining brightly.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an example of personification?

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The car drove down the street.

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The sun smiled down on us.

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The siren screamed at us as it passed by.

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The flowers danced in the breeze.

Question 17

What is the purpose of personification in poetry?

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To make inanimate objects more relatable.

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To make plants seem more colorful.

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To make people seem more important.

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To make animals seem more interesting.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of personification in a famous poem?

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Because I could not stop for Death, He kindly stopped for me.

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I wandered lonely as a cloud That floats on high o'er vales and hills.

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Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rage at close of day.

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Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Thou art more lovely and more temperate.

Question 19

Which of the following is not an example of an apostrophe in poetry?

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'The tree branches swayed in the wind'

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'Thou still unravish'd bride of quietness!'

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'O, Romeo, wherefore art thou, Romeo?'

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'Bright star, would I were steadfast as thou art'

Question 20

What is the purpose of an apostrophe in poetry?

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to add emotional depth or express strong feelings

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to give a literal meaning

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to create a rhythm or pattern

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to provide a visual image

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of an apostrophe in poetry?

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'Oh, Love, where have you gone?'

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'The wind blew fiercely'

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'The sun set over the horizon'

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'The ocean waves crashed onto the shore'

Question 22

What is the difference between apostrophe and personification in poetry?

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apostrophe addresses an absent person or thing, while personification gives human qualities to non-human objects

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apostrophe is a type of rhyme scheme, while personification is a type of alliteration

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apostrophe is used in prose, while personification is used in poetry

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apostrophe is a type of metaphor, while personification is a type of simile

Question 23

Which of the following is an example of paradox in poetry?

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I am nobody. Who are you?

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Because I could not stop for Death

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Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?

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I wandered lonely as a cloud

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT an example of paradox in poetry?

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The sun is shining and it's raining at the same time

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Less is more

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I must be cruel only to be kind

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Fair is foul and foul is fair

Question 25

What is paradox?

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A seemingly contradictory statement that may be true

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A statement that is always true

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A statement that is confusing

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A statement that is always false

Question 26

What is the effect of paradox in poetry?

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It creates a sense of surprise or confusion that forces the reader to think more deeply

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It is irrelevant

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It creates a sense of anger or frustration

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It makes the poem easier to understand

Question 27

What is the difference between paradox and oxymoron?

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Paradox is a statement that may be true despite seeming contradictory, while oxymoron is a combination of words that seem to contradict each other

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Oxymoron is only used in poetry while paradox is used in all forms of writing

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There is no difference

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Paradox is a combination of words while oxymoron is a statement

Question 28

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

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Awfully good

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Soft pillow

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Delicious pizza

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Beautiful sunset

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

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Deafening silence

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Salty caramel

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Bright darkness

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Cozy blanket

Question 30

What is an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech in which apparently contradictory terms appear in conjunction

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A type of dance

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A type of bird

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A type of fruit

Question 31

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in poetry?

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

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"The tree's leaves whispered in the wind."

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"The river flowed calmly downstream."

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"The sun was shining brightly in the sky."

Question 32

What is the purpose of hyperbole in poetry?

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To create emphasis and exaggeration for a dramatic effect.

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To provide a literal description of a scene.

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To create a sense of confusion or ambiguity.

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To create a calming effect in the reader.

Question 33

What is the effect of using hyperbole in poetry?

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To create a memorable and impactful image for the reader.

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To make the poem appear more complex and sophisticated.

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To provide a literal and straightforward description of a scene.

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To confuse the reader and leave them questioning the meaning.

Question 34

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole in poetry?

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"I will love you until the end of time."

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"The ocean waves crashed onto the shore."

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"The leaves changed color in the autumn breeze."

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"The bird chirped a sweet melody in the morning."

Question 35

What is the difference between hyperbole and simile?

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Hyperbole uses exaggeration to make a point, while simile compares two things using like or as.

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Hyperbole is used to describe nature, while simile is used to describe human emotions.

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Hyperbole and simile are the same thing, just called by different names.

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Hyperbole compares two things using like or as, while simile uses exaggeration to make a point.

Question 36

What is an example of a line using understatement?

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I'm not too fond of spiders.

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I'm terrified of spiders.

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I absolutely hate spiders.

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I can't stand the sight of spiders.

Question 37

Which of the following is an example of visual imagery?

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The stars twinkled like diamonds in the sky

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The air was thick with the scent of spring flowers

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The ocean waves crashed against the shore

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The wind whispered secrets in my ear

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of olfactory imagery?

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The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the air

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The sun burned a hole in the sky

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The sound of a violin filled the room

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The taste of sweet strawberries danced on my tongue

Question 39

Which of the following is an example of gustatory imagery?

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The sour taste of a lemon made my mouth pucker

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The smell of pine needles filled the forest

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The sound of a distant thunderstorm rolled across the sky

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The touch of a soft feather brushed against my skin

Question 40

Which of the following is an example of auditory imagery?

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The sound of the raindrops tapping on the window

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The taste of salt on my lips after swimming in the ocean

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The smell of freshly cut grass on a summer day

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The sight of a rainbow after a storm

Question 41

Which of the following is an example of tactile imagery?

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The rough texture of the bark on the tree

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The sight of a beautiful sunset over the ocean

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The taste of a juicy watermelon on a hot day

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The sound of laughter echoing through the halls

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT an example of imagery?

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The boy ran home from school

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The taste of the chocolate cake was heavenly

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The sun set behind the mountains in a fiery blaze of orange and red

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The smell of the freshly cut grass was overpowering

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of synesthesia?

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The color of the music was blue

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The sound of the bell was loud

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The taste of the chocolate was sweet

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The smell of the roses was strong

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of alliteration in poetry?

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

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The owl hoots at night

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The cat in the hat

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The dog barks loudly

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

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The slippery snake slithered silently

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The black cat sat on the mat

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The big brown bear roamed the forest

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The blue bird flew away

Question 46

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

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The little lamb leapt over the log

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The big book sat on the shelf

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The cool cat sat by the window

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The red rose bloomed beautifully

Question 47

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

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The wily wolf waited by the woods

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The big blue bus drove down the street

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The white whale swam in the water

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The tall tree had many leaves

Question 48

What is the definition of consonance in poetry?

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Repetition of consonant sounds in close proximity

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Repetition of punctuation in close proximity

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Repetition of words in close proximity

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Repetition of vowel sounds in close proximity

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Repetition of syllables in close proximity

Question 49

Which of the following is not an example of consonance?

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The owl is a fowl who likes to prowl

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Sally sells seashells by the seashore

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Big bad Ben bit the bagel

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Mike likes his bike

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of internal consonance?

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The slow, low sound of the owl

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How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

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She sells seashells by the seashore

Question 51

Which of the following is not an example of consonance?

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The cat sat on the mat

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Lesser leather never weathered wetter weather better

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Red lorry, yellow lorry

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Betty bought some butter, but the butter was bitter

Question 52

Which of the following shows consonance?

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Slippery slope

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Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens

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Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered weak and weary

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Baa, baa, black sheep, have you any wool?

Question 53

Identify the assonance in the following sentence: The cat sat on the mat.

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cat sat

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on the

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sat on

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The

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mat

Question 54

Which of the following is an example of assonance?

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Hear the mellow wedding bells.

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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.

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To be or not to be, that is the question.

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Twinkle, twinkle, little star.

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All the world's a stage.

Question 55

Which of the following is an example of assonance?

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Men sell the wedding bells.

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Because I could not stop for Death.

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The wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees.

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I wandered lonely as a cloud.

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The love that moves the sun and stars.

Question 56

Which of the following is an example of assonance?

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The light of the fire is a sight.

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That time of year thou mayst in me behold.

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Do not go gentle into that good night.

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O my Luve is like a red, red rose.

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I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.

Question 57

Identify the assonance in the following sentence: The boy went to the toy store.

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boy toy store

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boy

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toy store

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went to the

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The

Question 58

Which word below is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Bang

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Babble

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Bleat

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Bashful

Question 59

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

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The buzz saw snarled and rattled in the yard

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I have measured out my life with coffee spoons

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Death, be not proud, though some have called thee

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None of the above.

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The moon is a white chrysanthemum

Question 60

What is a stanza in poetry?

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A group of lines in a poem that form a unit

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A poetic device that creates a comparison between two things

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A form of punctuation used in poetic verse

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A type of rhyme scheme used in sonnets

Question 61

What is a couplet?

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A two-line stanza in poetry

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A type of figurative language used to describe something

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A type of poetry that is used to tell a story

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A type of stanza that has three lines

Question 62

What is a tercet?

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A three-line stanza in poetry

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A type of punctuation used in poetic verse

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A type of stanza that has four lines

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A type of meter used in poetic verse

Question 63

What is a quatrain?

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A four-line stanza in poetry

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A type of poetry that is used to express personal feelings and emotions

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A type of stanza that has five lines

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A type of poetic device used to create a comparison between two things

Question 64

What is a cinquain?

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A five-line stanza in poetry

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A type of figurative language used to describe something

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A type of stanza that has six lines

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A type of rhyme scheme used in haikus

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