Which of the following is an example of Situational Irony is?

The fire station caught on fire.

Which of the following is an example of Dramatic Irony is?

I know who the killer is, but the character doesn't.

Which of the following explains what Dramatic Irony is?

When the audience knows something a character does not

Which of the following explains what Situational Irony is?

When what happens is the opposite of what was expected

Which of the following is an example of Verbal Irony?

After seeing Frankenstein, I said, "He's so cute!"

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The stapler bit angrily into my paper.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

I am literally going to die if I hear that song again.

Which of the following explains what Verbal Irony is?

When someone says the opposite of what he/she means

Which of the following is an example of personification?

The car refused to start one cold winter morning.

Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?

I am so tired that I could sleep for 100 years!

When is it acceptable to use a comma with intro prep phrases?

When there is more than one intro prep phrase, When you are trying to avoid confusion

Which of the following is an example of a Simile?

My brother is as tall as a giraffe!

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Summative Review #1

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1
Which of the following is an example of Onomatapoeia?
Explosion!
Zap!
Blue!
Monday!
2
Which of the following is an example of Situational Irony is?
The fire station caught on fire.
I know who the killer is, but the character doesn't.
When Marsha doesn't understand the situation she is in.
Did you know grapes explode when you microwave them?
3
What punctuation must be used when writing dialogue (when someone is speaking)?
What is punctuation?
"Quotation Marks"
No punctuation
4
Which of the following is an example of Dramatic Irony is?
Did you know french fries are originally from Belgium?
When Linda is being over dramatic again.
I know who the killer is, but the character doesn't.
The fire station caught on fire.
5
A prepositional phrase must always END with...
A Preposition
An Exclamation Point
A Number
A Pronoun or Noun (O.P)
6
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
He is silly!
Boom!
That boy is a clown!
What time is it?
7
Which of the following explains what Dramatic Irony is?
Did you know a crocodile can't move its tongue?
When what happens is the opposite of what was expected
When the audience knows something a character does not
When someone says the opposite of what he/she means
8
Which of the following explains what Situational Irony is?
When the audience knows something a character does not
Did you know a duck can't walk without bobbing its head?
When what happens is the opposite of what was expected
When someone says the opposite of what he/she means
9
Which of the following is an example of Verbal Irony?
I told my sister to try the new restaurant in town.
After seeing Frankenstein, I said, "He's so cute!"
She told me that cats have 32 muscles in each ear.
He said, "It's Friday!"
10
Which of the following is true about dialogue punctuation?
All of the above
The end of every quotation must have punctuation ,.!?
Each new speaker must have their own paragraph
The first word of every quotation must be capitalized
11
Which of the following is an example of personification?
The stapler bit angrily into my paper.
It was a chilly, October morning.
The cat climbed up the tree.
The dog sat on the back porch.
12
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
My little brother is annoying.
I am literally going to die if I hear that song again.
I have a long day ahead of me.
I noticed for the first time how tall he was.
13
Which of the following explains what Verbal Irony is?
Did you know all Dalmatians are white when they are born?
When what happens is the opposite of what was expected
When the audience knows something a character does not
When someone says the opposite of what he/she means
14
A prepositional phrase must always START with...
A Pronoun or Noun (O.P)
An Exclamation Point
A Preposition
A Number
15
Which of the following explains what Onomatopoeia is?
A sound effect
Onomato-whata?
Who knows...
A french pastry
16
Which of the following is an example of personification?
This hair was as wild as a lion mane.
Sometimes, Mondays take forever.
Her eyes were like stars sparkling brightly.
The car refused to start one cold winter morning.
17
Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?
That dog is fast!
Today was a long day.
He is faster than a cheetah!
My sister is a gremlin.
18
Which of the following is an example of hyperbole?
Snap!
Be careful when approaching a wounded animal.
I didn't know that only 11% of people are left handed.
I am so tired that I could sleep for 100 years!
19
When is it acceptable to use a comma with intro prep phrases?
On weekends, and holidays, and all throughout May
When you feel it in you heart
When there is more than one intro prep phrase
When you are trying to avoid confusion
20
Which of the following is an example of a Simile?
Grrrr!
Tomorrow is the weekend!
She is beautiful!
My brother is as tall as a giraffe!
21
Which of the following is an example of a Simile?
That movie was so interesting!
Explosion!
Lovely weather we are having!
It was as small as a mouse.

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