Which sentence contains consonance?

He kicked the rock back into the sack.

Why is a semicolon used in this sentence: "He was tired; he hadn't slept in days"?

It joins two related independent clauses.

Which sentence includes sensory detail related to touch?

The pillow felt like a soft, pillowy cloud

Why is it ironic if a lifeguard is saved from drowning?

Lifeguards are expected to save others.

Which line best shows alliteration?

Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers.

What is situational irony?

When the opposite of what is expected happens

Consonance is the repetition of:

Consonant sounds at the end or middle

Which is an example of situational irony?

A plumber's house has broken pipes.

Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

She practices piano; she wants to improve.

Which sentence has correct punctuation?

She likes apples; he likes oranges.

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1
Which sentence best shows situational irony?
The cookies were sweet.
It started raining in April.
The fire station burned down.
He tripped over a rock while hiking.
2
Which sentence contains consonance?
He kicked the rock back into the sack.
They sat near the lake.
She ran fast across the field.
The clouds were gray and heavy.
3
Why is a semicolon used in this sentence: "He was tired; he hadn't slept in days"?
It separates a list.
It joins two unrelated ideas.
It joins two related independent clauses.
It replaces a period.
4
Which sentence includes sensory detail related to touch?
The cake looked beautiful.
The sky was blue.
The alarm rang loudly.
The pillow felt like a soft, pillowy cloud
5
Why is it ironic if a lifeguard is saved from drowning?
Lifeguards are expected to save others.
Lifeguards work at pools.
Lifeguards never swim.
Lifeguards love water.
6
Which sentence uses consonance?
She wore a shiny red dress.
The tree leaves fluttered.
The day was dull.
The big bug dug in the rug.
7
What is the sensory detail in this sentence: "The hot sand burned her feet"?
Taste
Smell
Sight
Touch
8
Identify the alliteration in this sentence: "The wild wind whipped through the willows."
'the willows'
'wind whipped through'
'wild wind whipped'
'through the willows'
9
What makes this sentence an example of consonance: "The ship has sailed to the far off shores"?
It has a semicolon
Repeated 'sh' sounds
It rhymes
It describes sound
10
Which line best shows alliteration?
It was a quiet and calm night.
She ran quickly to the door.
The birds sang in the tree.
Peter picked a peck of pickled peppers.
11
Which sentence appeals to the sense of sound?
The room smelled like roses.
The fire crackled and popped.
The soup tasted salty.
The blanket was warm and soft.
12
What is situational irony?
When a character says something but means the opposite
When something is repeated
When the audience knows something the character does not
When the opposite of what is expected happens
13
Which sentence misuses a semicolon?
They finished the project; they went home.
I studied hard; I passed the test.
I like reading; and writing.
The dog barked; it was hungry.
14
Consonance is the repetition of:
Vowel sounds at the beginning
Consonant sounds at the end or middle
Vowel sounds inside words
Alliteration at the start
15
Why might an author use alliteration?
To repeat a vowel
To create rhythm or mood
To create rhyme
To explain a cause
16
Which phrase uses alliteration?
Old and tired
Cold rain
Slippery, slimy snake
Bright stars
17
Which is an example of situational irony?
A teacher teaches grammar.
A dog barks at a cat.
A pilot flies a plane.
A plumber's house has broken pipes.
18
Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?
We left; while it was raining.
She practices piano; she wants to improve.
They went to the park; because it was sunny.
I like chocolate; and vanilla.
19
Sensory details help the reader:
Learn about grammar rules
Find the main idea
Understand the theme
Be immersed in the story
20
Which sentence has correct punctuation?
She likes apples; and he likes oranges.
She likes apples; he likes oranges.
She likes apples, and he likes oranges.
She likes apples he likes oranges.

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