Euphemism
Define euphemism.
Using gentle words to replace harsh and offensive ones.
What is the purpose of alliteration?
a) to confuse everyone
b) to create a melody and certain mood
c) to appear well educated
d) to make something easy to memorize
b) to create a melody and certain mood
What is personification?
Giving human qualities to a non human object.
What is antithesis?
Using two opposites to highlight or contrast the features of both.
What is the difference between simile and metaphor?
Simile compares things using "like" or "as", and metaphor doesn't.
Which is an example of euphemism?
a) snitch for speaking up
b) six feet under
c) no longer with us
d) bite the dust
c) no longer with us
True or false?
Alliteration is when you see repeated words in a sentence.
False. Alliteration is when you see words with the same starting sound.
What object is being personified?
"The rock skipped across the water's surface."
The rock
Which is an example of antithesis?
a) "That's so bittersweet."
b) "Love is an ideal thing; marriage is a real thing."
c) "My hands... my spirit... my sky... my forest."
b) "Love is an ideal thing; marriage is a real thing."
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
"I'm as busy as a bee."
Simile
Which is an example of euphemism?
a) I'm a little between jobs at the moment.
b) My sister is such a bookworm.
c) He's such a dunce for not remembering the math study guide.
d) The elevator never goes to the top floor when Sarah goes out with her friends.
a) I'm a little between jobs at the moment.
Which mind game/challenge uses alliteration?
a) word search
b) spelling bee
c) connections
d) tongue twisters
d) tongue twisters
Which is an example of personification?
a) The world does not care to hear your sad stories.
b) The moon was like a spotlight on the field.
c) My dog may be over the hill, but she's not slowing down!
d) The beautiful bouquet blossomed in the bright sun.
a) The world does not care to hear your sad stories.
Which is an example of antithesis?
a) "While I love a good double chocolate ice cream, I hate how it's basically just empty calories and sugar."
b) "The double chocolate ice cream is so good, it's evil."
c) "Double chocolate ice cream is nutritionally deficient, but spiritually nourishing."
c) "Double chocolate ice cream is nutritionally deficient, but spiritually nourishing."
Is this a simile or a metaphor?
"Her elderly fingers were thin, gnarled branches, twisting oddly from the stem of her palms."
Metaphor
What is "visually challenged" a euphemism for?
Blindness
Is the statement "She sang like a bird" an example of alliteration?
No, "She sang like a bird" is a simile.
What is being personified?
"The brown grass was begging for water."
The grass
Which common phrase is an example of antithesis?
a) "Just do it."
b) "No pain, no gain."
c) "Eat fresh."
d) "Catch the wave and you'll never drown."
b) "No pain, no gain."
Is the sentence below an example of a metaphor?
"Mom shakes like a tree when I sneak up on her."
No, it is a simile.
Does the sentence below contain an example of euphemism? If yes, what does it mean?
"Bobby and Susan were seen comparing answers on the test the other day."
Yes, it means they were cheating.
Is this sentence an example of alliteration?
The king closed his cluttered cupboard and kept carrying on.
Yes. While it isn't the same letter, it is the same sound at the start of the majority of the words.
What is the action giving the object personification?
"Any trust I had for him walked right out the door."
Walking
What is the purpose of using antithesis?
Illuminating differences and making your point more persuasive.
What does the metaphor "The interstate is a parking lot at 5pm" mean?
The interstate is very busy and full of traffic that makes it move very, very slowly.