A figure of speech is defined as?

An expression that is beyond literal meaning for emphasis.

Which is an example of evidence?

Seatbelts are proven to reduce the risk of injury by 57%

An example of a simile is...?

The shark cut through the water like a knife butter

Definition of Evaluation?

To judge the merits of something or the act of doing so

All of the following are examples of personification except....

The cloud prances around the open blue sky

An example of a metaphor is...?

The fall came and it went, a thief in the night.

Definition of exposition?

A type of writing in which the author's intent is to explain

When would an author use an example?

To more clearly demonstrate the point to the audience

A fallacy could be which of the following?

People and dogs walk. Therefore people and dogs are the same

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

“I have a million tasks to complete today”

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“My only love sprung from my only hate! ... That I must love a loathed enemy.” -Shakespeare
Hyperbole
Understatement
Simile
Paradox
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A figure of speech is defined as?
A sculpture made of words
Someone who talks a lot
A word that stands out
An expression that is beyond literal meaning for emphasis.
3
Which is an example of evidence?
"If you wear a seat belt, you could increase your safety"
Seatbelts are proven to reduce the risk of injury by 57%
" I believe that wearing a seat belt is necessary"
Seat belts come equipped in all modern cars.
4
An example of a simile is...?
The man was as complacent as a stone
I felt as though a thousand pounds were on my shoulders
The shark cut through the water like a knife butter
The ocean breathed a sigh of relief
5
Definition of Evaluation?
To do a check on the author to verify his/her legitimacy
To look at something closely
To take a test over your knowledge of literary analysis
To judge the merits of something or the act of doing so
6
Fiction, Novel, Personal Narrative, Essay, and Poetry are some examples of...
Labels
Genres
Groupings
Categories
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When Gatsby takes Nick to his mansion, Gatsby says, “I’ve got a nice place here.” This is a(n)
Illusion
Hyperbole
Simile
Understatement
8
In order to make a subject manageable, as a writer you must ___________
Generalize
Focus
Narrate
Foreshadow
9
All of the following are examples of personification except....
The wind whistled through the trees
The cloud prances around the open blue sky
The lake quietly slept
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An example of a metaphor is...?
The clock rhythmically continued its menacing tic-toc
The sun beat down, melting me
The wind was as silent as a thief
The fall came and it went, a thief in the night.
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Definition of exposition?
A type of writing where the author trys to entertain
A name for a poetry reading party
A type of writing in which the author's intent is to explain
To try to expose the author
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When would an author use an example?
To end the piece of writing
An author shouldn't use examples
As a topic sentence
To more clearly demonstrate the point to the audience
13
A fallacy could be which of the following?
A is taller than B, B is taller than C. A is taller than C
I sold a product at less than I bought it. I lost money
If I cannot run a mile in 6 min, I can't run a mile in 5 min
People and dogs walk. Therefore people and dogs are the same
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Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
“I have a million tasks to complete today”
The little girl’s smile was as bright as the sunshine
The door groaned as it slowly opened
“Boom, boom BOOM,” the fireworks shot off one by one

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