A word or phrase for one thing that is used to compare it to something else.
100
2, 3, and 5.
What are the first three prime numbers?
100
Allusion
Definition-a reference within a work to something famous, such as a well-known person, place, event, story, or work of art, literature, music, pop culture.
100
hyperbole
Extreme exaggeration
200
The rain in Spain stays mainly on the plain.
What is an example of assonance.
200
The friends fell into a pile with a loud thump.
What is onomatopoeia.
200
Ethos, pathos and logos.
What are the three main types of persuasion?
200
She was as beautiful as a rose.
What is a simile
200
The wind whispered through the tall grass.
What is personification.
300
Despite their mother's warnings, the children chose to chew with their mouths open.
What is an example of alliteration.
300
After this review, you should have the test in the bag.
What is an example of an idiom.
300
This scientist was arrested for teaching that the Earth orbited the sun.
Who is Galileo.
300
Sally is a real pig when she eats.
What is an example of a metaphor.
300
The teacher asked the students to pipe down.
What is an example of an idiom.
400
My date exclaimed, "Don't be a Scrooge. You should leave a bigger tip for the waitress."
What is allusion. (Alluding to the character Scrooge, from "A Christmas Carol.")
400
He was more interesting than The Dark Knight.
What is Allusion
400
Scott Walker and Mary Burke
Who are the two most popular candidates running for Governor in Wisconsin in 2014?
400
I've told you a million times, go clean your room.
What is hyperbole
400
"I must confess that in my quest I felt depressed and restless."
(Thin Lizzy, "With Love")
What is an example of assonance.
500
Embarrassment, and mischief.
What is the tone of this passage: He grimaced at the thought of having to apologize to his neighbor for wreaking his garden. He knew, at the time, that four wheeling blind-folded would probably have bad results. But, he just couldn't help himself from taking the dare from his friends.
500
She was a light in the sea of darkness.
What is a metaphor
500
The Iowa Hawkeyes.
What is Ms. Dunham's favorite college football team?
500
The flames of the fire danced vividly round the fire pit.
What is personification
500
After watching "Sponge Bob Square Pants" for two hours, I realized that I felt catatonic and numb.