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Literary Devices 2

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  • Q1
    What is hyperbole?
    A way to speak quietly
    An exaggeration for effect
    A type of poetry
    A figure of speech that compares things
    30s
  • Q2
    Which 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
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of using hyperbole?
    To be vague
    To confuse the listener
    To create emphasis or humor
    To demonstrate poetic skill
    30s
  • Q4
    Which 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
  • Q5
    What is the opposite of hyperbole?
    Irony
    Metaphor
    Simile
    Understatement
    30s
  • Q6
    Which 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
  • Q7
    What is the effect of using hyperbole?
    To demonstrate intelligence
    To create confusion
    To create strong emotions in the listener
    To be boring
    30s
  • Q8
    Which 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
  • Q9
    What is the difference between hyperbole and lying?
    Lying is always obvious
    There is no difference
    Hyperbole is clearly an exaggeration, while lying is meant to deceive
    Hyperbole is a type of lying
    30s
  • Q10
    Which 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
  • Q11
    What is a euphemism?
    A type of fruit
    A type of dance
    A type of musical instrument
    A polite or indirect word or expression used in place of one considered to be harsh or blunt
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is a euphemism for death?
    Taking a nap
    Jumping ship
    Passing away
    Making a run for it
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following is a euphemism for being fired?
    Vacation time
    Let go
    Getting a raise
    Promotion
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following is a euphemism for a lie?
    Reality
    Fib
    Truth
    Honesty
    30s
  • Q15
    Which of the following is a euphemism for being drunk?
    Serious
    Sober
    Tipsy
    Sane
    30s

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