Question 1

Which of the following is an example of personification?

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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Time flew by as we played.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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He is a lion in battle.

Question 2

What is a simile?

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A figure of speech comparing two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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A statement that exaggerates for effect.

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A comparison without using 'like' or 'as'.

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A word that imitates the sound it describes.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

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Her voice is music to my ears.

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The sun smiled down on us.

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The homework was a piece of cake.

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He runs like the wind.

Question 4

What is an example of a simile?

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He is as brave as a lion.

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Time is a thief.

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The stars danced in the night sky.

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The chocolate melted in the sun.

Question 5

Which sentence contains an example of personification?

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The flowers danced in the breeze.

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She swims like a fish.

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The moonlight is a soothing balm.

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Life is a journey.

Question 6

What is a metaphor?

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

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A phrase that exaggerates for emphasis.

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

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A rhyme that tells a story.

Question 7

What is personification?

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Giving human qualities to non-human things.

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A type of narrative that tells about a hero.

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An exaggeration used for emphasis.

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A comparison using 'like' or 'as'.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

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Her laugh sounded like music.

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The fire whispered softly.

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The leaves danced in the wind.

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Time is a river.

Question 9

Which sentence is an example of metaphor?

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His words were a warm blanket.

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He fought like a lion.

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She is as bright as a star.

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The thunder grumbled like an angry man.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

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She swims like a fish.

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Time is a thief.

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The stars danced in the night sky.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

Question 11

Which sentence contains personification?

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The leaves danced in the wind.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

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He ran faster than a cheetah.

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The cake was a masterpiece.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

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Time is a thief.

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The road was a ribbon of moonlight.

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He runs like the wind.

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Her voice is music to my ears.

Question 13

What is an example of personification?

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The sun smiled down on us.

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Her hair is as shiny as a new coin.

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The classroom was crowded with students.

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He runs faster than lightning.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

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Her laughter is like music to my ears.

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Life is a journey.

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The moonlight painted the night sky.

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The flowers nodded in the breeze.

Question 15

Which sentence uses a metaphor?

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The classroom was a zoo during the break.

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He swims like a dolphin.

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The stars twinkled in the night sky.

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Her smile was as bright as the sun.

Question 16

Which of the following is an example of personification?

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The wind howled through the night.

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The chocolate cake was delicious.

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She danced like a butterfly.

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His heart is as strong as an ox.

Question 17

Which of the following is a simile?

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He is as brave as a lion.

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The stars whispered secrets in the night.

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The shadows danced across the walls.

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Time flies when you're having fun.

Question 18

Which of the following sentences uses personification?

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The angry clouds rolled in to take over the sky.

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He swims like a shark.

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The math test was difficult.

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Her eyes sparkled like diamonds.

Question 19

Which literary device is defined as the repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a series of words?

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alliteration

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anaphora

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onomatopoeia

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euphemism

Question 20

What is a euphemism?

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a polite way of saying something harsh or unpleasant

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a literary device that uses sound

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the repetition of phrases at the beginning of sentences

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a type of rhyme scheme

Question 21

What is anaphora?

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the repetition of a phrase at the beginning of consecutive sentences or clauses

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a figure of speech that exaggerates

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the use of similar sounds in words

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a comparison using 'like' or 'as'

Question 22

Which of the following is an example of alliteration?

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She sells sea shells by the sea shore

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The wind blew softly through the trees

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The cat sat on the mat

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He ran quickly to the store

Question 23

What does euphemism primarily aim to achieve in language?

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to make an unpleasant idea sound more acceptable

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to create a poetic rhyme

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to emphasize a particular point

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to provide a clear definition

Question 24

Which of the following sentences is an example of anaphora?

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Every day, I will work hard. Every day, I will succeed.

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The dog barked loudly.

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She danced gracefully.

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The sun rises in the east.

Question 25

What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

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to create rhythm and musicality in language

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to provide a clear definition

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to convey a serious message

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to summarize a story

Question 26

Which of the following best describes an alliteration?

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the repetition of initial consonant sounds in closely placed words

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the use of exaggeration for emphasis

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the repetition of phrases at the end of sentences

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a substitution of a mild phrase for a harsh one

Question 27

What is an example of a euphemism?

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passed away

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busy as a bee

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died

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the wind whispered

Question 28

What effect does anaphora have in writing?

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It emphasizes a point by repeating a phrase

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It softens the meaning of words

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It describes a comparison

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It creates a rhyme scheme

Question 29

Which literary device is used in the phrase 'fresh, fragrant flowers'?

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alliteration

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metaphor

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anaphora

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euphemism

Question 30

What is the term for a mild or indirect word or expression used in place of one that may be considered harsh or rude?

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euphemism

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anaphora

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simile

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alliteration

Question 31

What is the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses known as?

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anaphora

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euphemism

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alliteration

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hyperbole

Question 32

Which literary device can be identified in the phrase 'Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers'?

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alliteration

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euphemism

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anaphora

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oxymoron

Question 33

What do we call it when someone says 'passed away' instead of 'died'?

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euphemism

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alliteration

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irony

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anaphora

Question 34

In the sentence 'Every day, every night, I think of you,' what literary device is being used?

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anaphora

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euphemism

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personification

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alliteration

Question 35

Which literary device is demonstrated in the phrase 'silly smiley snakes slither silently'?

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alliteration

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euphemism

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anaphora

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metonymy

Question 36

What is it called when a phrase like 'the big move' is used instead of saying someone was fired?

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euphemism

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symbolism

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alliteration

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anaphora

Question 37

Which device uses the same letter or sound at the beginning of closely connected words, like in 'Betty Botter bought some butter'?

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alliteration

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anaphora

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hyperbole

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euphemism

Question 38

In the sentence 'Hope is the thing with feathers,' what type of literary device is being used with the repetition of 'is the thing'?

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anaphora

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euphemism

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simile

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alliteration

Question 39

What is hyperbole?

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Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally

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An expression of irony

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A poetic form of speech

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A type of sound effect

Question 40

What is irony?

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A situation that is the opposite of what is expected

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A sound that mimics a noise

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An exaggerated statement

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A type of figurative language

Question 41

What is onomatopoeia?

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Words that imitate sounds

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Words that describe feelings

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Words that tell a story

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Words that rhyme

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!

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The cat meowed softly.

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The wind howled fiercely.

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She walked slowly to the store.

Question 43

Which of the following is an example of onomatopoeia?

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Splash

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Happy

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Beautiful

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Quickly

Question 44

Which of the following is an example of irony?

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A fire station burns down

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The sun is shining

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She sings beautifully

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The dog barks loudly

Question 45

What is hyperbole an example of?

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An exaggerated statement

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A sound effect

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A confusing remark

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A true statement

Question 46

What does onomatopoeia refer to?

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Words that sound like the noises they describe

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Words that rhyme together

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Words that express emotions

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Words that tell a story

Question 47

Which of the following sentences contains an example of hyperbole?

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

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The cat meowed softly.

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The wind howled throughout the night.

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The little puppy ran quickly.

Question 48

Which sentence is an example of irony?

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A fire station burns down.

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The bee buzzed around the flowers.

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She laughed loudly at the joke.

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The clock struck midnight.

Question 49

Which of the following sentences contains onomatopoeia?

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The door creaked as it opened.

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He finished his homework quickly.

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She ran fast to catch the bus.

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The cat sat quietly on the windowsill.

Question 50

Which sentence demonstrates hyperbole?

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I'm so hungry I could eat a horse!

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She danced gracefully across the stage.

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The rain fell gently on the roof.

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The dog barked loudly.

Question 51

Which of the following sentences uses irony?

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A dentist getting a cavity.

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The car zoomed down the street.

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She painted the fence blue.

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The bird chirped in the morning.

Question 52

Which sentence includes an example of onomatopoeia?

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The bacon sizzled in the pan.

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The sun shone brightly in the sky.

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The cat slept on the sofa.

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She walked slowly to the store.

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

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I'm so tired I could sleep for a hundred years!

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The train chugged along the tracks.

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The flowers bloomed beautifully in spring.

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She laughed at the funny story.

Question 54

Which sentence contains an instance of irony?

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The librarian got locked in the library.

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The car honked loudly.

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She sang beautifully at the concert.

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The dog barked happily.

Question 55

Which of the following sentences demonstrates onomatopoeia?

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The bees buzzed around the garden.

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She read a book in the library.

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The kids played outside.

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The leaves rustled in the wind.

Question 56

Which sentence is an example of hyperbole?

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I've looked for my keys everywhere, even in the moon!

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She wrote her name neatly on the paper.

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The dog whimpered softly in the corner.

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The clock ticked loudly in the silence.

Question 57

What is metonymy?

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A figure of speech where one word or phrase is substituted for another with which it is closely associated.

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A special type of metaphor.

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A contradiction that reveals a truth.

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A phrase that combines contradictory terms.

Question 58

What is an oxymoron?

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A figure of speech that combines contradictory terms.

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A type of simile.

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A poem with a specific structure.

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A humorous saying.

Question 59

What is a paradox?

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A statement that seems contradictory but may reveal a truth.

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A group of words that makes a strong feeling.

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A word that sounds like another word.

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A type of exaggeration.

Question 60

What is an example of metonymy?

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Saying 'Hollywood' to refer to the American film industry.

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Saying 'jumbo shrimp' for a large shrimp.

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Saying 'bitter sweet' for a mixed feeling.

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Saying 'the bank' for an actual building.

Question 61

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

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Bittersweet

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Running fast

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Cold fire

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Loud silence

Question 62

Which statement is an example of a paradox?

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This statement is false.

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I am hungry, but I just ate.

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He is a smart fool.

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The more you know, the less you understand.

Question 63

What is a common use of metonymy in everyday language?

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Using 'the crown' to refer to royalty.

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Saying 'jumbo shrimp' to describe a large shrimp.

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Saying 'free gift' to indicate a gift without charge.

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Saying 'deafening silence' to describe a quiet moment.

Question 64

Which of the following is an example of a paradox?

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I know one thing; that I know nothing.

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She is clearly confused about her thoughts.

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He is a wise idiot.

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It's pretty ugly.

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