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Poetic Devices
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100
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning.
What does 'rash' mean?
A: An itchy skin condition
B: Funny
C: Trying to hide or disguise something
D: With little thought or consideration
D
100
In which word does un- mean the same as in "unlocked"?
A: unseen
B: run
C: sound
D: uncle
A: unseen
100
"The wind howled past the window" is an example of type of figurative language?
Personification
100
Using this poetic device allows the poet to make a comparison using "like" or "as".
Simile
200
If your plan fails, we'll have find someone who can devise a better one.
What does 'devise' mean?
A: Design
B: Dislike
C: Appliance
D: Success
A
200
"Ben looked up at his sister and beamed when she complimented his drawing."
Beamed is another way of saying-
A: screamed
B: listened
C: smiled
D: laughed
C: smiled
200
"Buzz" and "zoom" are both examples of what type of figurative language?
Onomotopoeia
200
The soft snow fell in silent lines.
This is an example of what poetic device?
Alliteration
300
"Its so dreary outside. Look at the grey sky and bare trees. I might fall asleep in class", said Jorge.
Which words are synonyms for "dreary"?
A. Dull
B. Drizzle
C. Drab
D. Draw
E. Sunny
A and C
300
5 Her baby dress, sprigged with tiny flowers,
6 is cut, pressed, and stitched in quiet hours.
In line 5, the word sprigged most likely means –
A: decorated
B: grown
C: ironed
D: planted
A: decorated
300
"The brothers worked hard to get their new business off the ground."
The phrase off the ground means-
A: in the air
B: finishedC: started
D: supported
C: started
300
George Washington helped the Americans during the Revolutionary War. They used to say, "He was a lion on the battle field."
What poetic device was used here?
Metaphor
400
The cardinal rule is this, "Treat others as you would like to be treated."
What does "cardinal" mean?
A. The state bird of Virginia.
B. Not important.
C. A direction
D. Main or most important.
D
400
The glider had two wings–one on the top and one on the bottom. The wings could move and change shape, which controlled turning and kept the machine stable. The machine had a tail fin to help with balance.
Which definition is the correct meaning for the word stable as it is used in the sentence?
A: Definition 1
B: Definition 2
C: Definition 3
D: Definition 4
B: Definition 2
400
"The people along the sand
All turn and look one way.
They turn their back on the land.
They look at the sea all day."
What is the rhyme scheme in this poem?
A: ABCA
B: AABB
C: ABCB
D: ABAB
D: ABAB
400
"All my friends have gone -
Off to camp, to visit family, or to Milan.
And here I stay, back at home,
wishing for them to call the phone."
The narrator of this poem is -
A. A teacher
B. A boy
C. A studentD. A girl
C. A student
500
Ms. Lawrence was trying to steal Ms. Wilson and Ms. Wolf's banners. Even though she was trying to be sneaky, she was conspicuous.
What does the word "conspicuous" mean?
A. Noticable
B. Invisible
C. Convey
D. Obscured
A. Conspicuous means "standing out as to be clearly see" or "attracting attention".
500
In the family backyard he built gymnastic equipment for his seven children. Both parents encouraged their children to develop their athletic skills.
In which word does -ic have the same meaning as it does in gymnastic and athletic?
A: attic
B: artistic
C: topic
D: panic
B: artistic
500
"Then canopies of leaves grew into umbrellas."
What does the author mean in this metaphor?
A: the leaves grow upward on trees
B: the leaves offer protection from heavy rainC: the leaves spread out and form a covering
D: the leaves are hidden by an umbrella left by scientists
: the leaves spread out and form a covering
500
What is the best example of imagery?
A. The cat was black and white.
B. The cat's fur shone in the soft light.
C. The cat's four tiny paws, left delicate footprints in the downy, white snow.
D. The cat had four paws that were tiny and it had white markings on it that made it look like a tiger.
C