Literary Devices 2
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- Q1What is hyperbole?A way to speak quietlyAn exaggeration for effectA type of poetryA figure of speech that compares things30s
- Q2Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?"A penny saved is a penny earned""Actions speak louder than words""I've told you a million times""The sun is shining today"30s
- Q3What is the purpose of using hyperbole?To be vagueTo confuse the listenerTo create emphasis or humorTo demonstrate poetic skill30s
- Q4Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?"Let sleeping dogs lie""Every cloud has a silver lining""Time flies when you're having fun""I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"30s
- Q5What is the opposite of hyperbole?IronyMetaphorSimileUnderstatement30s
- Q6Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?"Life is like a box of chocolates""She has a heart of gold""It's raining cats and dogs""I'm drowning in paperwork"30s
- Q7What is the effect of using hyperbole?To demonstrate intelligenceTo create confusionTo create strong emotions in the listenerTo be boring30s
- Q8Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?"I'm so tired I could sleep for a week""Time heals all wounds""Actions speak louder than words""An apple a day keeps the doctor away"30s
- Q9What is the difference between hyperbole and lying?Lying is always obviousThere is no differenceHyperbole is clearly an exaggeration, while lying is meant to deceiveHyperbole is a type of lying30s
- Q10Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?"It's better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all""Let's agree to disagree""Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me""I'm so happy I could dance for joy"30s
- Q11What is a euphemism?A type of fruitA type of danceA type of musical instrumentA polite or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be harsh or blunt30s
- Q12Which of the following is a euphemism for death?Taking a napJumping shipPassing awayMaking a run for it30s
- Q13Which of the following is a euphemism for being fired?Vacation timeLet goGetting a raisePromotion30s
- Q14Which of the following is a euphemism for a lie?RealityFibTruthHonesty30s
- Q15Which of the following is a euphemism for being drunk?SeriousSoberTipsySane30s