Figurative Language
Grammar
Vocabulary in Context
Point of View
Misc.
100
What type of figurative language are used in the following: "He was strong like and ox when he was young." A. Metaphor B. Simile C. Personification D. Euphemism
B. Simile
100
True or False In the sentence "While Mark was talking, I was thinking about pie" "I was thinking about pie" is a SUBORDINATE CLAUSE.
False
100
She only cared about her lovely possessions and the fact that she had more than her peers. That is why her SUPERCILIOUS grin made me even angrier. "Supercilious" most likely means A. Happy B. Superior C. Vengeful D. Disgusted
B. Superior
100
You shouldn't argue with people on the Internet. It is a waste of time and energy. Do you want to spend your precious life energy trying to type sense into some delusional fool who will only hate you for your efforts? No, you don't." Which POV is the example narrated from? A. First Person B. Second Person C. Third Person Limited D Third Person Omniscient E. Third Person Objective
B. Second Person
100
The slimy and slippery sleuth slid through the street. Which sound device is being employed? A. Alliteration B. Consonance C. Assonance
A. Alliteration.
200
What type of figurative language is used in the following: "The smell of the cheese could knock a man over a hundred feet away." A. Personification B. Paradox C. Metaphor D. Hyperbole
D. Hyperbole
200
Where should the semicolon go in the following sentence? Murray went straight home but after he reached his house, he realized that he hadn’t brought his homework
Between "home" and "but"
200
Johnny had always bottled up his anger, but when the other boy made a remark about his mom, all of that LATENT anger burst forth. "Latent" most likely means... A. Hot B. Emotional C. Dangerous D. Hidden
D. hidden
200
"The Green Fox's legs were sore. He had been sitting on a tree branch for several hours waiting for the Sheriff. He believed that the Sheriff would be coming this way to transport some prisoners, one of whom might be the Green Fox's best friend, Lavender Luke." Which POV is the example narrated from? A. First Person B. Second Person C. Third Person Limited D Third Person Omniscient E. Third Person Objective
C. Third person limited
200
The wales like to hail for pails of fish. Which sound device is being employed? A. Alliteration B. Consonance C. Assonance
C. Assonance
300
Which two types of figurative language are being used in the following: The slaves of the King had brave hearts, the more they were silenced the louder their cries became. A. Simile B. Metaphor C. Paradox D. Personification
C. Paradox D. Personification
300
Which is correct? A. Without hesitation, Kevin took the oath; now he is a full-fledged police officer. B. The items missing from the first-aid kit were: a tourniquet, adhesive tape, and iodine. C. The Kos’ new home has: a tennis court, a three-car garage, and a swimming pool. D. Most of the electronics available here were made; in Japan, Korea, or Mexico
A
300
The professor spoke in a verbose manner when he explained his theories on thermonuclear dynamics. "Verbose" most likely means... A. Active B. Rapid C. Nervous D. Wordy
D. Wordy
300
"The dishes flew and the engine of turmoil raged. That was sound of my parents fighting. I wish they got along, but wishes don't amount to much in the real world. Goals do, however. And I have several goals." Which POV is the example narrated from? A. First Person B. Second Person C. Third Person Limited D Third Person Omniscient E. Third Person Objective
A. First Person
300
I wish that I could go Through the red doors where I could put off My shame like shoes in the porch My pain like garments, And leave my flesh discarded lying Like luggage of some departed traveller Gone one knows not where What word best describes the author's tone? A. Hopeful B. Regretful C. Depressed D. Longing
D. Longing
400
All of the following types of figurative language are being used EXCEPT "The blood red sun baked us alive" A. Euphemism B. Metaphor C. Personification D. Hyperbole
A. Euphemism
400
What is the Independent clause? The gardener, who was hired because he was handsome, did a very poor job trimming the shrubs.
The gardener did a very poor job trimming the shrubs.
400
Even though Maria's parents were against it, she had been AGITATING to go into the army and fulfill her dreams for years. A. Waiting B. Aspiring C. Stewing D. Hopeful
C. Stewing
400
"Igor looked suspiciously at his partners. Suddenly, the Red Robber and Johnny the Kid did not seem like such trustworthy companions to Igor, and Igor was not the only suspicious one. Suspicions ran rife in the camp. The Red Robber and Johnny the Kid had grown increasingly doubtful of Igor's loyalty." Which POV is the example narrated from? A. First Person B. Second Person C. Third Person Limited D Third Person Omniscient E. Third Person Objective
D. Third person omniscient
400
I'm a lean dog, a keen dog, a wild dog, and lone; I'm a rough dog, a tough dog, hunting on my own; I'm a bad dog, a mad dog, teasing silly sheep; I love to sit and bay the moon, to keep fat souls from sleep. What word best describes the author's tone? A. Aggressive B. Irritated C. Mischievous D. Playful
C. Mischievous
500
Name all three of the figures of speech used: When gathering walnuts, it is best to use gloves. The trees are often unwilling to give up their children. Those sweeties can leave battle scars that look like tattoos of puzzle pieces on your skin.
Personification- unwilling to give up their children Euphemism- Those sweeties Hyperbole and Simile- battle scars that look like tattoos of puzzle pieces on your skin.
500
If the independent clause is capitalized and the subordinate is not, which is correct? A. WHEN DINOSAURS ROAMED THE EARTH, PEOPLE WERE OFTEN eaten by the large reptiles. B. Before we ate supper, BRADLEY SAID PRAYERS. C. Jamie, WHO WAS A TOTAL WRECK, cried all night long. D. Citing his long day, RALPH WENT TO BED and turned out the light.
B.
500
Walk into any school and there is the UBIQUITOUS gum under the desk. "Ubiquitous" most likely means.. A. Disgusting B. Gooey C. Ever-present D. Old
C. Ever-present
500
"Jax was positioned on the roof of a large bank building located in a busy downtown area. He was lying down on the edge of the roof and squinting one eye. With the other eye, he peered through the scope of a rifle. "Target," said Jax. A camouflaged man who was looking through a pair of binoculars responded by saying, "Two clicks to the left, Jax." Which POV is the example narrated from? A. First Person B. Second Person C. Third Person Limited D Third Person Omniscient E. Third Person Objective
E. Third Person Objective
500
"After our siestas, we went down to the bodega and pooled all of our money to buy a Coke. It was getting to that part of the summer when our bare feet would, despite the callouses, burn during the midday sun. There was nothing we could do about it, since our shoes were reserved for Sunday mornings only." You can infer all of the following EXCEPT A. The cultural context is hispanic/latino B. The people involved are religious. C. They people are young. D. The people are poor.
C. The people are young
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