The highest point of tension or conflict in a story.

When an author references a person, place, event, or work to add depth.

Similar ideas expressed in similar structure for emphasis/clarity.

A figure of speech combining two contradictory terms to make a new meaning

opposite statements convey meaning that's different from literal/expected.

Which is a correct example of pun

Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.

Which is a correct example of expletive?

I’m so frustrated right now, darn it!

Which Sentence Uses a Similie?

Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.

Which is a correct example of Allusion?

He was a real Romeo with the ladies.

A figure of speech that replaced a harsh term with a milder term.

what is a correct use of irony?

A firefighter is charged with arson

A figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as".

A humorous wordplay using multiple meanings.

a phrase that means something different from what the words actually say.

What are Sound Devices?

literary techniques that create auditory effects, like rhyme and rhythm.

Which is a correct example of sound devices.

The bees buzzed by the blooming flowers

Which is a correct example of Climax.

Stars Wars: Vader reveals he’s Luke’s father.

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1
Parallelism is when similar or related ideas are expressed in a similar grammatical structure. Often used for emphasis.
True
False
2
What is Climax
Climax refers to the moment in the story when the villain is defeated.
the point in the story when the main character achieves their goal.
The highest point of tension or conflict in a story.
the highest point of the story when the main character dies
3
What is allusion?
When an author references a person, place, event, or work to add depth.
A type of cunfusion gained when trying to learn about English
A linguistic tool used to make up words and phrases that don’t really exist
A type of language used by English teachers to confuse their students.
4
What is Parallelism?
Similar ideas expressed in similar structure for emphasis/clarity.
The use of periods in sentences.
The act of being parallel
A form of poetic poetisism
5
What is an Oxymoron?
A figure of speech combining two contradictory terms to make a new meaning
A figure of speech that repeat’s the same two words in a sentence.
a figure of speech that compares two things using “like” or “as”.
6
What is irony?
Irony is a type of metal used in ancient Mesopotamia during the dinosaurs.
Irony is a type of poetry.
Irony is a grammatical error that occurs when a word is used incorrectly.
opposite statements convey meaning that's different from literal/expected.
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Which is a correct example of pun
Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.
Why did the bat break? Because it was flimsy.
Why was the son sad? Because his father left him.
8
Which is a correct example of expletive?
Goodbye, have a good day
It’s a good day to be me
I’m so frustrated right now, darn it!
I love you
9
Which Sentence Uses a Similie?
The stars were shining brightly in the sky.
The sun set behind the mountains.
Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.
The wind whispered through the trees.
10
Sound devices are devices of sound where sound travels through devices, creating sound.
True
False
11
Which is a correct example of Allusion?
My teacher rocks.
She has a heart of stone, like Medusa
He was a real Romeo with the ladies.
‘Twas the best of times, it was the worst of times, like that Taylor swift.
12
What is a Euphemism
A figure of speech that deliberately uses vague or misleading words.
A type of religion
a figure of speech that exaggerates or embellishes the truth.
A figure of speech that replaced a harsh term with a milder term.
13
what is a correct use of irony?
A pilot is afraid of bugs
A doctor dates a nurse
A firefighter loves cats
A firefighter is charged with arson
14
A Similie Is?
A figure of speech that compares two things using the words "like" or "as".
A type of verb that shows a state of being.
A type of noun that refers to a person, place, or thing.
A type of punctuation used to connect two independent clauses.
15
Oxymoron is a term used back in the 1800s that referred to an Ox with below average intelligence compared to others.
False
True
16
What is a pun.
A humorous wordplay using multiple meanings.
Pun refers to a type of comma, used to separate who and like.
A pun is a type of English device used in medieval times.
Pun refers to a type of literary device that is popular in England
17
Which is the best example of Idiom.
The cat’s pajamas
A penny for your thoughts
Bite the bullet
Break a leg
18
Irony is a literary device where contrast or incongruity between expectation and reality creates a significant effect.
True
False
19
Which is a correct example of Oxymoron.
You see, I see, i see what you see.
Fishy shrimp.
Jumbo shrimp
The cure for boredom is boredom
20
which is a correct example of parallelism.
Easy come, easy go.
To be or not to be, that is the question, to live or to die, is the option.
I came, I saw, and the conquering was done
Life is a journey, a marathon, and a long winding road.
21
An expletive is an an oath or swear word.
False
True
22
Simile is a literary device that compares two different things using the words "like" or "than".
False
True
23
What is an Idiom?
Idiom is a type of fruit that can only be found in tropical regions.
a phrase that means something different from what the words actually say.
Idiom is a way of speaking used by robots in science fiction movies.
Idiom is a type of dance popular in the UK.
24
What is an expletive.
an oath or swear word.
A word your not allowed to say
Expletive refers to a type of insect that is found in tropical regions.
25
Climax is a point of maximum tension or conflict in a story that usually occurs near the end of the narrative arc.
True
False
26
What are Sound Devices?
Sound devices are machines that produce music or other sounds.
Sound devices are devices made by Tim Apple.
literary techniques that create auditory effects, like rhyme and rhythm.
Sound Devices help scientists scare bats in Africa to keep themselves safe.
27
Which is a correct example of Euphemism.
We hate his guts. We despise him with every fiber of our being
He is the stupidest man I’ve ever met.
We immediately fired him.
She passed away
28
Euphemism is a figure of speech that uses words or phrases that are deliberately ambiguous or vague.
True
False
29
An Idiom is a Shakespearean way of calling someone an idiot.
False
True
30
Which is a correct example of sound devices.
The bees buzzed by the blooming flowers
Her laughter was like music to my ears.
The sun sang to the flowers
The raindrops danced on the roof.
31
Which is a correct example of Climax.
In The Hunger Games, the climax occurs when Katniss wins the games
Stars Wars: Vader reveals he’s Luke’s father.
In Romeo and Juliet, the climax occurs when Romeo dies by suicide.
Harry Potter: The Climax occurs when Harry goes to Hogwarts
32
Allusion is a type of magic founded by Sual Fairman. He was later hanged for his acts of violence and witchcraft.
True
False
33
A pun is shortened word in the English language. It’s original meaning is punctuation.
True
False

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