Question 1

What is the meaning of the idiom "a blessing in disguise"?

Accepted Answer

An apparent misfortune that results in something good.

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An obvious advantage.

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A gift that is wrapped beautifully.

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A disguise used during a celebration.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences contains a metaphor?

Accepted Answer

The world is a stage, and we are merely players.

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As cold as ice, she rejected his plea.

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The trees whispered in the gentle breeze.

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I wandered lonely as a cloud.

Question 3

Which of the following examples illustrates personification?

Accepted Answer

The sun smiled down on the village.

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He ran as fast as a cheetah.

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Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

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The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.

Question 4

Which of the following phrases is an example of hyperbole?

Accepted Answer

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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The flowers danced in the wind.

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She is as quiet as a mouse.

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He is a rock in times of trouble.

Question 5

Which of the following sentences demonstrates an understanding of the word "nuance"?

Accepted Answer

She noticed the subtle nuances in his voice that hinted at his true feelings.

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The sun set in a blaze of glory, painting the sky red.

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He sprinted down the track with determination.

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The book was long but captivating.

Question 6

What does the idiom "kick the bucket" mean?

Accepted Answer

To die.

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To give up easily.

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To start a new project.

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To win a prize.

Question 7

Which of the following phrases contains an example of alliteration?

Accepted Answer

Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.

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Time and tide wait for no one.

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A penny for your thoughts.

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The sun sets slowly in the west.

Question 8

Which sentence uses a simile?

Accepted Answer

Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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The classroom was a zoo during recess.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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He was drowning in a sea of paperwork.

Question 9

Which of the following sentences includes an example of onomatopoeia?

Accepted Answer

The bees buzzed angrily around the hive.

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The leaves danced in the wind.

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He was as brave as a lion.

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The night sky was a blanket of stars.

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