Figurative Language
_________ is a mild or polite word or expression used in place of one that is considered harsh, blunt, or unpleasant.
Example: We bought a pre-owned car.
A. Sarcasm
B. Paradox
C. Euphemism
C. Euphemism
The word benevolent contains the Latin root bene. Based on your knowledge of this root, which of the following is the most likely definition of benevolent.
A. Showing a desire to do good
B. Possessing a great amount of wealth
C. Having a strong dislike for others
A. Showing a desire to do good
- The Latin root bene means "well" or "good".
- Think of other words starting with 'bene,' like 'benefit' or 'beneficial.'
A single seed within the dust,
Ignored the drought and orange rust.
It waited for the hidden rain,
To turn the field to green again.
What is a theme of this poem?
A. Destructive weather can ruin a farmer's hard work.
B. Seeds require specific nutrients to grow into plants.
C. Patience and hope can endure through difficult times.C. Patience and hope can endure through difficult times.
Rewrite the sentence to show proper capitalization and punctuation.
Last summer my family traveled to Arizona to see the grand canyon.
Last summer, my family traveled to Arizona to see the Grand Canyon.
_________ is the use of an object, person, place, or action to represent an abstract idea or larger concept.
Example:
The bonfire Armand builds to burn Désirée’s belongings represents his desperate attempt to purge the "stain" of her presence and erase any evidence of his own perceived dishonor.
Symbolism
_________ is an indirect reference to a person, place, thing, or idea of historical, cultural, or literary significance.
Example: You don’t exactly have to be an Einstein to figure out that if you don't study, your grades will suffer.
Allusion
The candidate's speech was so ambiguous that the attendees left the rally feeling so confused about his actual plan.
The word ambiguous means ______.
A. aggressive and angry
B. open to more than one interpretation
C. too detailed and ambitious that it seems impossible to achieve
B. open to more than one interpretation
Dr. Aries examined the glowing vial with trembling hands. For years, her colleagues had dismissed her theories as mere fantasy, yet here was the proof. She realized that this discovery would not only change the field of medicine but would also finally silence those who had doubted her.
Which point of view is used in this passage?
A.Third person objective
B. Third person limited
C. Third person omniscient
B. Third person limited
The narration focuses on the thoughts and feelings of one character (Dr. Aries).
Choose the sentence that follows the rules of capitalization.
A. The professor assigned a report on the declaration of Independence for Monday.
B. The professor assigned a report on the Declaration Of Independence for Monday.
C. The professor assigned a report on the Declaration of Independence for Monday.
C. The professor assigned a report on the Declaration of Independence for Monday.
- Capitalize proper nouns such as specific historical documents.
- Capitalize the names of days and months.
The hikers were weary after the steep climb, but the panoramic view from the summit made every grueling step worth the effort.
A. Showing a wide view of an entire area
B. Located at a very high altitude
C. Difficult to see because of the weather
A. Showing a wide view of an entire area
Clues: The hikers were weary after the steep climb, but the panoramic view from the summit made every grueling step worth the effort.
________ is a figure of speech that pairs two contradictory words together for effect.
Examples:
Bittersweet
Small Crowd
Oxymoron
After the long drought, the farmers were grateful for the abundant harvest that filled their barns to capacity.
The word abundant means ______.
A. difficult to collect
B. small or insufficient
C. existing in large quantities
C. existing in large quantities
The phrase 'filled their barns to capacity' indicates a very large amount of crops.
As the final bell rang, Elias stood before the towering oak tree he had tried to climb every day since summer began. His previous attempts had ended in scraped knees and frustrated retreats, and his friends had long ago stopped encouraging him. Taking a deep breath, Elias ignored the sting of his old scars and reached for the lowest branch one more time, his fingers finding a grip he hadn’t noticed before. This time, he didn't look down at the ground; he only looked at the next branch rising above him.
Which statement best expresses the theme?
A. Friendships are easily broken when people have different goals.
B. Success often requires the willingness to persist despite past failures.
C. It is important to listen to the advice of those who have more experience.
B. Success often requires the willingness to persist despite past failures.
The student who won the spelling bee received a trophy.
What is the function of the underlined phrase "who won the spelling bee" in this sentence?
A. It is a noun clause acting as the subject of the sentence.
B. It is an adverbial clause modifying the verb "received".
C. It is a relative (adjective) clause modifying the noun "student".
C. It is a relative (adjective) clause modifying the noun "student".
Which of these sentences has a dangling modifier?
A. Walking home at night, the trees looked like spooky aliens.
B. She wore a bicycle helmet on her head that was too large.
C. The patient with stomach pains was referred to the physician.
A. Walking home at night, the trees looked like spooky aliens.
Correct: As Jonas was walking home at night, the trees looked like spooky aliens.
A dangling modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that describes something that has been left out of the sentence.