Identifying Figures of Speech
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- Q1"I wandered lonely as a cloud that floats on high o'er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host of golden daffodils; Beside the lake, beneath the trees, Fluttering and dancing in the breeze." These verses of the poem is an example of ____________________________.LitotesPersonificationMetaphorSimile10s
- Q2Which among the choices is an example of litotes?The Titanic was said to be unsinkable but sank on its first voyage.The internet is like a window to the world—you can learn about everything online!The sword was not useless for the warrior.Time flew and before we knew it, it was time for me to go home.20s
- Q3"The snow glows white on the mountain tonight Not a footprint to be seen… The wind is howling like this swirling storm inside Couldn’t keep it in, heaven knows I’ve tried..." What types of figures of speech are used in these lyrics of a song?Simile and PersonificationHyperbole and MetaphorPersonification and LitotesHyperbole and Personification20s
- Q4Which among the choices is not an example of hyperbole?"You would not believe your eyes if ten million fireflies lit up the world as I fell asleep""You start to freeze as horror looks you right between the eyes""I search around the world but I can't seem to find someone to love""Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles if I could just see you tonight"20s
- Q5The following are examples of litotes, except:It is not the worst thing I have ever seen.It was not an awful trip.Her voice is music to his ears.They don’t exactly have a normal relationship.20s
- Q6Which of the following best explains a metaphor?It is a kind of analogy that compares humans to inanimate objects.It is an analogy that uses comparative terms such as 'like' or 'as.'It is an exaggerated figure of speech that is used to qualify a comparison.It is a kind of analogy that uses figurative language to compare one thing to another.20s
- Q7Which line does not include a simile?He looked like he had fallen.Her hand was as soft as velvet.Like a gazelle, she ran away.He’s as thin as a rail!10s
- Q8What type of figures of speech is used in this example? Iva worked hard on her report. After presenting it to the class, she felt as light as a feather.HyperboleMetaphorPersonificationSimile10s
- Q9Which figures of speech is used in this sentence? The old car woke reluctantly from its overnight sleep. Coughing and sputtering, it finally broke into a loud roar.HyperboleLitotesPersonificationSimile10s
- Q10Which figures of speech is used in this sentence? The boy's room was an amusement arcade.HyperbolePersonificationSimileMetaphor10s