What is the effect of juxtaposition?

To emphasise the contrast between two opposite things

What does "connotation" refer to?

The feeling the word is associated with

What is the effect of this metaphor: "Under his teaching, the student bloomed."

It is to emphasise that the student became very excellent

What is the connotation of the word "blood"?

All are possible, depending on context

Which line is an example of irony?

Water, water, everywhere, and not a drop to drink

Which of these is a hyperbole?

A millionbillionwillion miles from home

What is alliteration?

2 or more words that start with the same letter(s)

Which of these is a metaphor?

His heart burned within his chest

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1
What is the effect of juxtaposition?
To emphasise the contrast between two opposite things
All of the above
To suggest a deeper meaning behind two contrasting things
To show the similarities between two different things
2
Which of these is a simile?
Her heart jumped in her chest
His words trampled on her heart
She ran fast like the wind
The eagle soared on broad, black wings
3
What does "connotation" refer to?
The literal meaning of a word
The figurative meaning of a word
The use of a word in a metaphor
The feeling the word is associated with
4
Which is an example of irony?
A lion that is scared of a mouse
A zebra that looks like a horse
A doctor who has no time
A dentist with bad teeth
5
"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." What is this an example of?
Metaphor
Hyperbole
Juxtaposition
Alliteration
6
What is the effect of this metaphor: "Under his teaching, the student bloomed."
It is to emphasise the good relationship between them
It is to emphasise that the teacher is very good
It is to emphasise the student's talents
It is to emphasise that the student became very excellent
7
What is the connotation of this simile: "my heart soared like a bird to the skies"
Overjoyed
Ashamed
Doubtful
Proud
8
What is the connotation of the word "blood"?
All are possible, depending on context
Death
Life
Danger
9
Which of these words do not rhyme with the rest?
Sword
Cloth
Bored
Lord
10
What is the point of a metaphor or simile?
All of the above
It is to give depth of meaning to the writing
It is to make the writing more interesting and vivid.
It is to convey specific feelings and connotations
11
Which line is an example of irony?
Don't mask your real face
Shout it or whisper it, as long as you tell it
Step into the darkness, bringing light with you
Water, water, everywhere, and not a drop to drink
12
Which of these is a hyperbole?
The largest apple I ever saw
A millionbillionwillion miles from home
I was so shocked I could not say a word
The sun glared brightly
13
What is alliteration?
The opposite of literary
A repeated phrase at the start of a sentence
2 or more words that start with the same letter(s)
It is to take someone literally
14
Which of these is a metaphor?
She danced as gracefully as a swan
The clouds hung heavily over the sky
His footsteps were heavy like an elephant's
His heart burned within his chest

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