Which of the following is the correct definition for Onomatopoeia?

The use of a word to represent or imitate natural sounds.

Which of the following is the correct definition for a simile?

A comparison two unrelated nouns uses words “like” /“as” to makecompariso

Which of the following is the correct definition for an understatement?

Used to make an event or a situation seem smaller, worse,less important

An exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally; it is meant for emphasis.

A comparison that does not use the words “like” or “as.”

Which of the following is the correct definition for a rhyme?

repetition similar or the same sounds 2 or more words; usually at the end

Which of the following is the correct definition for an alliteration?

repetition the initial letter or sound in 2 or more words in line of verse

Which of the following best describes the focus of the poem?

The narrator is preparing dinner and reflecting on his loneliness.

What is the correct definition for personification?

Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals.

Which of the following is the correct definition for a hyperbole?

exaggeration not meant to be taken literally; it is meant for emphasis.

Which of the following is the correct definition for assonance?

The similarity or repetition of vowel sounds in two or more words.

What is the correct definition for symbolism?

Using an object, image, or word (symbols) to represent an idea or quality.

Which of the following lines contains personification?

"The train leaves a line of breath"

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1
Which of the following is the correct definition for Onomatopoeia?
The use of a word to represent or imitate natural sounds.
The similarity or repetition of vowel sounds in two or more words.
repetition similar/same sounds 2/ more words; often exist in the final syl
repetition initial letter or sound in two or more words in a line of verse
2
Which of the following is the correct definition for a simile?
A comparison that does not use the words “like” or “as.”
human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals.
A comparison two unrelated nouns uses words “like” /“as” to makecompariso
An exaggeration not meant to be taken literally; it is meant for emphasis.
3
What is the rhyme scheme in this poem?
There is no rhyme scheme in this poem
ABBAABBA CDCDCD
ABCDABCD EFEFEF
ABABABAB CDCDCD
4
Which of the following is the correct definition for an understatement?
Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals.
Using an object, image, or word (symbols) to represent an idea or quality.
An exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally; used for emphasis.
Used to make an event or a situation seem smaller, worse,less important
5
An exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally; it is meant for emphasis.
Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals.
Used to make a situation seem smaller, worse, better, or less important
comparison two unrelated nouns uses the words “like” “as” to make comparis
A comparison that does not use the words “like” or “as.”
6
Which of the following is the correct definition for a rhyme?
repetition similar or the same sounds 2 or more words; usually at the end
The use of a word to represent or imitate natural sounds.
The similarity or repetition of vowel sounds in two or more words.
The repetition initial letter or sound 2 or more words in a line of verse
7
"The gray sea and the long black land"The line above contains ________.
assonance
personification
hyperbole
metaphor
8
Which of the following is the correct definition for an alliteration?
repetition the initial letter or sound in 2 or more words in line of verse
The similarity or repetition of vowel sounds in two or more words.
The use of a word to represent or imitate natural sounds.
repetition of similar or same sounds in two/more words; usually at the end
9
"I love thee freely, as men strive for right: is an example of ____.
onomatopoeia
simile
metaphor
alliteration
10
Which of the following best describes the focus of the poem?
The narrator visits his father's grave and reflects on times with him.
The narrator is preparing dinner and reflecting on his loneliness.
The narrator is spending time with his father in the garden.
The narrator is visiting his homeland, China, with his father.
11
What is the correct definition for personification?
An exaggeration not meant to be taken literally; it is meant for emphasis.
Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals.
Using an object, image, or word (symbols) to represent an idea or quality.
A comparison that does not use the words “like” or “as.”
12
Which of the following is the correct definition for a hyperbole?
A comparison two nouns uses the words “like” or “as” to make the comparison
A comparison that does not use the words “like” or “as.”
Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals.
exaggeration not meant to be taken literally; it is meant for emphasis.
13
"and the startled little waves that leap"The line above contains ______.
onomatopoeia
understatement
personification
metaphor
14
Which of the following is the correct definition for assonance?
The use of a word to represent or imitate natural sounds.
The similarity or repetition of vowel sounds in two or more words.
repetition of similar /same sounds 2 /more words; usually at the end
repetition of the initial letter or sound 2 or more words in line of verse
15
had to sum up the main theme of “Sheep in Fog” using just one word, which of the following best describe that theme?
Nature
Animals
Loneliness
Joy
16
Which of the following lines contains a metaphor?
"All morning the morning has been blackening"
"Horse the colour of rust"
"Hooves, dolorous bells"
"A flower left out"
17
What figurative language does Lee use in the lines below?In it, a hornetspun crazily, glazed in slow, glistening juice.
simile
assonance
alliteration
metaphor
18
"I love thee with a love I seemed to loseWith my lost saints. I love thee with the breath."The lines above contain ____
onomatopoeia
metaphor
alliteration
simile
19
"A tap at the pane, the quick sharp scratchand blue spurt of a lighted match,"The underlined words are examples of ____
assonance
metaphor
symbolism
onomatopoeia
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What is the correct definition for symbolism?
Giving human characteristics to inanimate objects, ideas, or animals.
An exaggeration not meant to be taken literally; it is meant for emphasis.
Using an object, image, or word (symbols) to represent an idea or quality.
Comparison between two nouns uses words “like” /“as” to make the comparison
21
What season is the setting of this poem?
winter
autumn
summer
spring
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Which of the following lines contains personification?
"Horse the colour of rust"
"Hooves, dolorous bells"
"Morning has been blackening"
"The train leaves a line of breath"

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