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L2 Language Feature Recall
L2 Language Feature Recall
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Common Language features for unfamiliar text analysis at L2 (Prose, Poetry, Non-Fiction)
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Which of the following best defines assonance?
The repetition of vowel sounds that are close to each other in a sentence.
The juxtaposition of contradictory terms.
The repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words
A question posed for effect rather than to elicit an answer.
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What is a euphemism?
A softer, less direct synonym for a harsh word.
A statement that is humorous in nature.
A phrase that is overly familiar.
A deliberate overstatement.
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Which of the following best describes a paradox?
A statement that seems contradictory but may contain truth.
A repeated statement or phrase.
A command disguised as a question.
A comparison using "like" or "as."
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Antithesis is best described as
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A comparison without using "like" or "as."
A humorous play on words.
A phrase that expresses a strong emotion.
The opposition or contrast of ideas in a balanced structure.
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What is a simile?
A phrase that has become overly familiar.
A command or instruction.
A comparison of one object with another using "like" or "as."
A deliberate overstatement for effect.
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Which of the following best describes a rhetorical question?
A statement framed as a question for effect.
A question that is ambiguous in nature.
A command disguised as a question.
A question that requires an answer.
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An extended metaphor is characterized by:
A question that does not require an answer.
The use of human traits to describe non-human entities.
A metaphor that is developed over several lines or an entire poem.
A comparison between two unlike things.
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What does the term 'cliché' refer to?
An overused expression.
A command or instruction.
A unique expression.
A sound that imitates natural sounds.
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What is a slogan?
A newly invented word.
An argument or idea reduced to a short memorable phrase.
A figure of speech that uses exaggeration.
A phrase that has become overly familiar.
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What is personification?
Giving human qualities to non-human objects.
The use of exaggerated statements.
A statement that contradicts itself.
The repetition of initial consonant sounds.
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What does repetition in literature refer to?
A newly invented word.
A repeated statement or phrase.
The use of sound devices.
The use of figures and statistics.
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What is a pun?
A play on words that sound the same but have different meanings.
A reference to a well-known story or event.
A statement that is true and false at the same time.
A command or instruction.
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What does 'parallel structure' refer to in writing?
A unique expression that stands out.
A command or instruction.
The repetition of similar grammatical structures.
The use of contrasting ideas.
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What is the purpose of using statistics in writing?
To create a humorous effect.
To confuse the reader.
To create a catchy phrase.
To provide weight and credibility to an argument.
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What is a neologism?
A reference to a well-known story or event.
A phrase that has become overly familiar.
A newly invented word.
A command or instruction.
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Which of the following phrases is written in first person?
The flowers are blooming early this year.
The sky looks beautiful today.
It’s so peaceful by the lake.
I can't wait for the weekend.
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Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?
"Running fast."
"Bright light."
"Bitter sweet."
"Jumping high."
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hyperbole?
It often involves exaggeration.
It is a subtle comparison.
It is used to create emphasis or effect.
It is a deliberate overstatement.
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Which of the following is an example of irony?
"He ran quickly to the store."
"The fire station burned down."
"She is as brave as a lion."
"The sun is shining brightly."
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What is an example of alliteration?
"He is a shining star."
"The wind whispered through the trees."
"She sells sea shells by the sea shore."
"Time flies like an arrow."
