English 11 Reading SOL - Term Review #1

Question 1

the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named

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onomatopoeia

Question 2

an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly

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allusion

Question 3

recurrence of similar sounds, especially consonants, in close proximity

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consonance

Question 4

the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.

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tone

Question 5

joke exploiting the different possible meanings of a word

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pun

Question 6

literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas the word suggests

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denotation

Question 7

figure of speech sometimes represented by an exclamation, such as “Oh.”

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apostrophe

Question 8

the repetition of the sound of a vowel or diphthong

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assonance

Question 9

In every cry of every Man, In every infant's cry of fear, In every voice, in every ban shows...

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anaphora

Question 10

a situation, person, or thing that combines contradictory features or qualities.

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paradox

Question 11

face in the fish, nibbling the noodles, slurping the soda are all examples of ...

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alliteration

Question 12

Government ruined the economy; ruined the education system; ruined the health system country.

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parallelism

Question 13

I was struggling to figure out how lightning works, but then it struck me is an example of a ..

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pun

Question 14

figure of speech containing an implied comparison

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metaphor

Question 15

a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification

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analogy, paradox

Question 16

Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning!

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with little thought or consideration

Question 17

a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing using like or as

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simile

Question 18

the use of successive constructions in poetry or prose which are the same in structure

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parallelism

Question 19

the use of irony to mock or convey contempt

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sarcasm

Question 20

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.

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hyperbole

Question 21

Wherever he goes, the esteemed Dr. Sanchez is applauded for his life saving research.

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greatly admired

Question 22

is a word, phrase, or statement which contains more than one meaning

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ambiguity

Question 23

words that when paired together indicate an opposite meaning to the reader

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oxymoron

Question 24

the attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something nonhuman

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personification

Question 25

the expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite.

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irony

Question 26

a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group

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dialect

Question 27

A fire station burns down is an example of ...

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irony

Question 28

The explosion diverted the asteroid from it's course.

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change the direction of

Question 29

I have never tasted a cake quite like that one before! is an example of ...

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ambiguity

Question 30

a question asked in order to create a dramatic effect or to make a point instead of an answer

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Rhetorical Question

Question 31

the use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize people's stupidity

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satire

Question 32

America's Founding Fathers did not believe in women's suffrage, only men could vote until 1920.

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the right to vote

Question 33

"I can resist anything except temptation" is an example of...

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paradox

Question 34

After the downpour ended, the neighborhood was serene as everyone looked at the sky.

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calm

Question 35

He's running faster than the wind is an example of...

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Hyperbole

Question 36

the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities

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symbolism

Question 37

Love hate, seriously funny, deafening silence are all examples of ...

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oxymoron

Question 38

an idea or feeling that a word invokes in addition to its literal or primary meaning

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connotation

English 11 Reading SOL - Term Review #1

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English 11 Reading SOL - Term Review #1

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