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1
What is a metaphor?
Used for exaggeration
An object or action to which it is not literally applicable.
Description to used to create imagery
Giving an object human qualities and features
2
Which of the following is an example of alliteration
She stood as tall as a mountain
The stars were bright and sparkled in the night sky
The sandy sea whooshed across the beach
The mountain was rocky and hard
3
Which of the following is an example of rule of (triple effect, triplets)
The stars shot up in the clear sky
The classroom was a zoo
The sun was Bright, vibrant and beautiful
The beautiful beaches sat peacefully
4
What is a simile?
creating Imagery
A figure of speech comparing one thing to another
Describing an object or thing
A fact
5
A Novella is a...
A piece of persuasive writing
Descriptive text
Fairy Tale
Short story
6
What is foreshadowing?
When you look into the future
When the writer tells you the background of the story
When the writer provides predictions of what happens next
When you see your reflection
7
Which of the following are examples or adjectives
Sat, ran, hopped
He jumped like a kangaroo
Soft, silky and red
Slowly, quickly, rapidly
8
What is atmosphere?
A persuasive technique
Characters emotions and feelings
Describing the weather
Tone or mood of a place or situation
9
What is personification?
When two words sound the same
Giving something animal like qualities
Giving something human qualities and characteristics
Giving the weather human qualities