Pick the phrase that uses the most formal language

With an under ten second 100m dash, it is no wonder that Bolt is a champion

is the direct comparison of two distinct things.

The scenic view from my window is a gorgeous painting.

I’ll be your Romeo if you’ll be my Juliet.

which the word used sounds like the thing it describes

a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning different from the words used

words that begin with the same sound are placed close together

Gatsby believed in the green light, the future that year by year recedes

is nonliteral wording that adds creativity or rhetorical meaning to writing

The alarm clock buzzed at the time I was going to the bathroom.

You snore so loud you'll wake up the neighbors.

purposely and obviously exaggerates to an extreme.

It was as easy as shooting fish in a barrel.

a figure of speech that puts together opposite elements.

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1
The young man excelled on his driving test.
slang
not slang
2
Math is my worst subject.
figurative
literal
3
simile
provides animals and objects with human-like characteristics.
use “like” or “as” to compare two different things
language used to create images in the mind of the reader.
a reference to something else
4
A man is about to give a speech on biology. Suddenly, he remembers playing with frogs in his backyard as a child.
Allusion
Flashback
Foreshadowing
5
He gets one three point shot in gym class and now he thinks that he’s Steph Curry.
Flashback
Allusion
Foreshadowing
6
imagery
use “like” or “as” to compare two different things
language used to create images in the mind of the reader.
provides animals and objects with human-like characteristics.
a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning different from the words used
7
"She's a good swimmer, but she's no Ariel."
Allusion
Flashback
Forshadowing
8
idiom
This road goes on forever!
I'ts raining cats and dogs.
He’s as thin as a rail!
You’re acting like such a Scrooge!
9
“The Fall of the House of Usher”
Foreshadowing
Flashblack
Allusion
10
personification
a figure of speech that puts together opposite elements.
provides animals and objects with human-like characteristics.
a reference to something else
purposely and obviously exaggerates to an extreme.
11
My favorite food is pizza because it's the best, and it really rules.
passive and weak
imprecise and fluffy
precise and forceful
12
Lecturers expect students to use correct grammar and punctuation in essays.
formal
informal
13
Pick the phrase that uses the most formal language
That man is the greatest of all time!
With an under ten second 100m dash, it is no wonder that Bolt is a champion
Due to his stats, it is easy to see how Bolt broke so many records.
That man is the goat!
14
"Personally, I wouldn't take that."
slang
not slang
15
Shut your trap!
figurative
literal
16
“The Invasion of the Body Snatchers”
Flashback
Allusion
Foreshadowing
17
“He’ll be famous – a legend – there will be books written about Harry- every child will know his name!" -HPSS
Allusion
Flashback
Foreshadowing
18
The girl was being very extra about failing her class.
slang
not slang
19
The improvements canʼt be introduced due to funding restrictions.
formal
informal
20
metaphor
is the direct comparison of two distinct things.
purposely and obviously exaggerates to an extreme.
a figure of speech that puts together opposite elements.
a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning different from the words used
21
At Six Flags, many rides were enjoyed.
imprecise and fluffy
precise and forceful
passive and weak
22
metaphor
The radio suddenly stopped singing.
The scenic view from my window is a gorgeous painting.
We’ve bitten off more than we can chew.
That happens all the time on Wall Street.
23
allusion
This coffee shop is like an icebox!
He was dying of boredom.
I’ll be your Romeo if you’ll be my Juliet.
She was living her life in chains.
24
onomatopoeia
is the direct comparison of two distinct things.
which the word used sounds like the thing it describes
purposely and obviously exaggerates to an extreme.
provides animals and objects with human-like characteristics.
25
She thought back to that first date, as a freshman. She had changed her clothes four times.
Allusion
Flashback
Foreshadowing
26
idiom
a reference to something else
the word used sounds like the thing it describes
is the direct comparison of two distinct things.
a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning different from the words used
27
Jane complain that the other student was being annoying.
not slang
slang
28
The balloon was blown up for the experiment.
informal
formal
29
alliteration
a figure of speech that puts together opposite elements.
words that begin with the same sound are placed close together
a reference to something else
in which the word used sounds like the thing it describes
30
personification
The sun smiled down on us.
The fire crackled and popped.
“pulling someone’s leg”
Her smiling face is the sun.
31
imagery
The boy was as brave as a lion in the jungle.
Love is a battlefield.
You are so slender that the wind can carry you away.
Gatsby believed in the green light, the future that year by year recedes
32
"No cap, I swear to god."
not slang
slang
33
Suddenly, he remembers his nemesis saying “Dark things happen in dark alleys.” He hurries towards a hidden alleyway.
Foreshadowing
Allusion
Flashback
34
figurative language
use “like” or “as” to compare two different things
purposely and obviously exaggerates to an extreme.
provides animals and objects with human-like characteristics.
is nonliteral wording that adds creativity or rhetorical meaning to writing
35
The alarm assaulted my ears and stopped me from merging into traffic.
precise and forceful
passive and weak
imprecise and fluffly
36
Onomatopoeia
I have told you a million times to wash the dishes.
The new neighbor is as curious as a cat; nothing escapes her attention.
The alarm clock buzzed at the time I was going to the bathroom.
Head can refer to counting cattle or people.
37
oxymoron
Act naturally.
The grass tickled his skin and sweat cooled on his brow.
Sally sells seashells by the seashore.
The tired tree’s branches moaned in the gusts of wind.
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You look like trash.
literal
figurative
39
hyperbole
Bread can be used to refer to food in general or money.
You snore so loud you'll wake up the neighbors.
My roommate is going through a rollercoaster of emotions.
The new teacher is as tall as a giraffe.
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allusion
is the direct comparison of two distinct things.
a figure of speech that puts together opposite elements.
purposely and obviously exaggerates to an extreme.
a reference to something else
41
"I'm finna head to class."
slang
not slang
42
You look like my brother Mark.
figurative
literal
43
"He's a cool guy, but he becomes a lovesick Romeo every time he's around her."
Flashback
Foreshadowing
Allusion
44
oxymoron
The car was flying down the interstate.
While I nodded nearly napping
bittersweet
With eyes as blue as the ocean
45
"I can't believe I got ghosted after one date." The girl complained to her friend.
slang
not slang
46
hyperbole
words that begin with the same sound are placed close together
auditory imagery in which the word used sounds like the thing it describes
purposely and obviously exaggerates to an extreme.
language used to create images in the mind of the reader.
47
simile
You can't fight the power of the crown.
Did you get new wheels?
It was as easy as shooting fish in a barrel.
The rain washed over our town, filling our soil and lifting our spirits.
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"Did you see that play? That man is amazing!"
not slang
slang
49
oxymoron
a figure of speech that puts together opposite elements.
purposely and obviously exaggerates to an extreme.
provides animals and objects with human-like characteristics.
a phrase that conveys a figurative meaning different from the words used
50
The children were picked up by me.
imprecice and fluffy
precise and foreceful
passive and weak

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