Figures of Speech
What figure of speech is used in the phrase "The classroom was a zoo"?
Metaphor
What part of speech is the word "quickly" in the sentence "She runs quickly"
Adverb
In cartoons, what is the visual element that shows a character’s emotions or thoughts?
Thought bubble
What is the primary purpose of an advertisement?
To persuade people to buy a product or service.
This punctuation mark is used to show possession or to form contractions, such as in "it’s" or "John’s book."
an apostrophe
In the line "The wind whispered through the trees," which figure of speech is exemplified?
Personification
In the sentence "The cat sat on the mat," what is the function of the word "cat"?
Noun (subject)
What is the name of the technique where a cartoon uses exaggerated features or actions to make a point or create humor?
Caricature
Which advertising technique uses famous people to endorse products?
Celebrity endorsement.
This punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence to show strong emotion or emphasis.
exclamation mark
What is the term for a figure of speech where an exaggeration is used for emphasis or effect, such as "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse"?
Hyperbole
What is the term for a word that modifies a noun or pronoun, such as "happy" in "a happy child"?
Adjective
What is the term for the visual technique in cartoons that shows a character’s physical actions or emotions through motion lines or symbols?
movement lines
In an advertisement, what is the primary purpose of using a bold headline?
To grab the viewer’s attention
n the sentence, “Can you believe it, I forgot my homework!” what punctuation mark should replace the comma?
semicolon
Identify the figure of speech in this sentence: "Her smile is as bright as the sun."
Simile
This part of speech shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence, such as "in," "on," or "between." What is this part of speech called?
preposition
A cartoon shows a character confidently explaining how to avoid a problem, only for the character to immediately fall into the same trap. What type of humour is this an example of?
verbal irony
In advertising, what is the term for using a catchy phrase or slogan to make a product memorable?
What is a tagline?
This punctuation mark, often used to indicate a sudden break or an added detail in a sentence, can also be used to connect closely related ideas. Example: "She was late to the party—again."
Dash
Less is more.
paradox
This part of speech connects words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence.
conjunctions
Cartoons often use this type of humour, where the exaggerated behaviour of characters serves as a reflection or exaggeration of real-life stereotypes or societal norms.
Satire
Which advertising technique involves creating an emotional connection to persuade the audience to feel a certain way about a product?
emotional appeal
What punctuation mark is used to indicate that a quotation is being introduced or that a list follows?
colon