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Which sentence contains a metaphor?

In the sentence, "The salesman was very pushy," what does the word "pushy" imply?

Which of the following sentences uses alliteration?

Which is an example of a metaphor.

Which of the following pairs of words have different connotations, even though they have similar meanings?

Which answer shows a contrast between 2 stories?

The phrase "The wind whispered through the trees," uses what kind of figurative language?

Which word has a stronger negative connotation

What is the purpose of the rising action in a story?

What is the tone: "I can't believe we have another test today. This is going to be the worst day ever!"

The bird in "The Raven" most likely symbolizes what?

What is the climax of a story?

What is an inference?

If a character in a story is frowning and crossing their arms, what can you infer about how they feel?

"The ground was wet, and there were puddles everywhere." What can you infer happened earlier?

Which word best describes the tone in the sentence: "The dark clouds gathered menacingly over the deserted town."

Which of the following best summarizes the story?

What is "suspense" in a story?

Which word has the most positive connotation?

What does it mean if a word has a negative connotation?

What is the tone of the passage? "The silence in the room was deafening, and every second felt like an eternity."

Which of the following techniques is commonly used to create suspense in a story?

Which part of the plot involves the characters facing and solving the main conflicts?

What is "tone" in a piece of writing?

What type of figurative language is used in the sentence, "I've told you a million times to clean your room"?

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

What is personification?

In a story, if a character says, "I can't believe I passed the test!" with a surprised expression, you can infer that...

If an author uses words like "delighted", "bright", and "celebrated", what tone are they most likely trying to convey?