The definition of metaphor is

A comparison between two unlike things without using like or as

A good example of onomatopeia is...

The fallen leaves crunched beneath their feet.

Situational irony occurs when

something happens that is different than expected

Hyperbole is defined as...

An extreme exaggeration to emphasize a point.

Dramatic irony occurs when

the audience knows more than the actors/characters

The definition of personification is

Giving human-like qualities to inanimate objects

A good example of personification is

The wind moaned, while the willow tree whispered his name.

An example of alliteration is

He held his hamburger close to his heart.

A good example of a simile is...

She is about as friendly as a rabid dog.

An example of situational irony is:

A driving instructor runs a red light

Writing that evokes the 5 senses

The repetition of consonant sounds

The definition of irony is

When one thing is expected, but the opposition occurs

A good example of imagery is

The sunset was beautiful; the clouds were edged with pink and gold.

A good example of hyperbole is...

That dachshund looks ten feet long!

Verbal irony occurs when

somebody says something sarcastic

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Figurative Language Quiz

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Metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, irony.

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The definition of metaphor is
A comparison between two unlike things without using like or as
A comparison between two unlike things using like or as
A comparison between two like things using like or as
A comparison between two like things
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A comparison between two unlike things using like or as, is...
Simile
Hyperbole
Metaphor
Personification
3
A good example of onomatopeia is...
Her face beamed when she saw him.
The little girl licked her ice cream cone.
The fallen leaves crunched beneath their feet.
The dog jumped at the cat.
4
Situational irony occurs when
something happens that is different than expected
somebody says something sarcastic
something happens
the audience knows more than the actors/characters
5
A recognized phrase which meaning cannot be determined from the literal meanings of the words it is made of.
Metaphor
Idiom
Personification
Simile
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When an expression sounds like the sound actually makes.
Irony
Hyperbole
Symbol
Onomatopoeia
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Hyperbole is defined as...
An extreme exaggeration to emphasize a point.
When someone is hyper.
A small exaggeration of facts.
When someone is bragging.
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Dramatic irony occurs when
something happens that is different than expected
someone says something sarcastic
something happens
the audience knows more than the actors/characters
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The definition of personification is
Giving human-like qualities to actors in a play
Giving human-like qualities to inanimate objects
Using human-like qualities to describe others
Giving animals the ability to make sounds
10
An example of verbal irony is:
This weather is depressing.
It's raining cats and dogs!
Oh, yay, we have a test today.
What do you think you're doing?
11
An actor in a movie innocently enters a dark house, and the audience knows there is danger in there.
Dramatic Irony
Just plain foolish behavior
Situational irony
Verbal irony
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Personification gives human and animal-like qualities to inanimate objects.
False
True
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A good example of personification is
The student sat as still as a rock.
That was weird. The cat barked, and the dog meowed.
The wind moaned, while the willow tree whispered his name.
My friend can imitate a tiger's roar so well!
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An example of alliteration is
He went to the store, then to school, and finally back home.
She yelled his name over and over again.
Do we have to do this again?
He held his hamburger close to his heart.
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A good example of a simile is...
He looks like Johnny Depp.
You and your sister like the same things.
She is about as friendly as a rabid dog.
You sound like Justin Bieber!
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An example of a metaphor is
How can you be such a monster?
What he did is monstrous!
Godzilla is a monster.
You are as mean as a monster!
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An example of situational irony is:
A driving instructor runs a red light
A thief gets sent to prison
A good student gets an A on a paper
A teacher enjoys his job
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Imagery is
Showing someone a picture image
Writing with imagination.
Smells and tastes
Writing that evokes the 5 senses
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Alliteration is...
The repetition of consonant sounds
The repetition of life
The repetition of sentences
The repetition of words
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The definition of irony is
When something ironically goes wrong
When one thing is expected, but the opposition occurs
When you take the wrinkles out of your clothes
When one thing is expected, and it happens
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A good example of imagery is
Imagine that you are sitting in a chair.
The sunset was beautiful.
Have some sense!
The sunset was beautiful; the clouds were edged with pink and gold.
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Metaphors and similes both compare two unlike things to paint a picture in the reader's mind.
True
False
23
A good example of hyperbole is...
I actually have $10,000 in my savings account!
You are so pretty!
That dachshund looks ten feet long!
He's 6 feet, 6 inches tall!
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Whoa, man! Hold your tongue! Is an example of
Idiom
Hyperbole
Onomatopoeia
Personification
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Verbal irony occurs when
somebody says something sarcastic
something happens
something happens that is different than expected
the audience knows more than the actors/characters

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