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Simile or Metaphor?
Hyperbole or Understatement
Idioms
Idioms 2
Miscellaneous
100
He bounced back like a rubberband
What is a simile?
100
I will run along the endless beach
Hyperbole
100
That is just the way the cookie crumbles.
What is "that's just the way it is?"
100
Janet gushed over the sculpture in the antique shop, but Kevin thought that the craftsmanship was merely run of the mill. a. He thinks that it is of exceptionally high quality. b. He thinks that it is marked by creativity or originality. c. He thinks that it is too expensive for the average person too afford. d. He thinks that it is low quality, common or ordinary.
What is d. He thinks that it is low quality, common or ordinary.
100
. After promising to go to Beth's parent's cabin for the weekend, Molly got invited to the coolest party of the year and now Molly is really in a pickle. a. This means that no matter what happens things are going to work out for Molly. b. This means that Molly is stuck in a difficult situation. c. This means that Molly has become really popular. d. This means that Molly smells like vinegar.
b. This means that Molly is stuck in a difficult situation.
200
My soul has grown deep like rivers.
What is a simile?
200
Getting hit by a speeding car might leave a mark.
Understatement
200
14. When Angelo called Devon "stinky pants" on the playground, Devon wanted to call Angelo a mean name too, but Devon's mother had always taught him to turn the other cheek. a. To forgive an act of aggression b. To return an act of aggression with greater force c. To return an act of aggression with equal force d. To hide from aggression in order to protect oneself
a. To forgive an act of aggression
200
2. Bobby would have been playing ball until the cows came home if it hadn't been for Suzie dragging him home for dinner. Which best express the meaning of "until the cows come home" as used in the sentence? a. Bobby was just about to stop playing ball. b. Bobby didn't even want to play ball to begin with. c. Bobby prefers nature to athletics. d. Bobby would have continued playing ball for a long time.
d. Bobby would have continued playing ball for a long time.
200
7. I know that Catherine has been really unpleasant toward you, Alvin, but take it with a grain of salt: she's mean to everyone. a. Alvin should try hard to get on Catherine's good side. b. Alvin should be worried that Catherine is not treating him kindly. c. Alvin should go and get lunch and reflect on Catherine's attitude. d. Alvin should not be concerned about how Catherine is treating him.
d. Alvin should not be concerned about how Catherine is treating him.
300
He walked as softly as a cat / And told me many lies.
Simile
300
Well, releasing your attack dogs on those Christmas carolers wasn't the most neighborly thing to do.
Understatement
300
12. While Kristie's cake pops are both delicious and artistic, nobody can hold a candle to her pecan pie. a. This means that Kristie's pecan pie is not visually pleasing. b. This means that Kristie's pecan pie is very hot when it comes out of the oven. c. This means that Kristie's pecan pie is better than all others. d. This means that Kristie's pecan pie is in serious need of improvements.
c. This means that Kristie's pecan pie is better than all others.
300
Since Michael has performed poorly and the boys are still in the lead, a good reader might be able to infer that an Achilles' heel is a weakness in an otherwise strong entity. 3. Lyle chose Marco for his partner, thinking that it would be fun to work with his best friend, but now that the project was due tomorrow and the boys had nothing done, Lyle realized that he should have hitched his horse to a different wagon. a. Lyle wishes he had chosen a different partner. b. Lyle accepts responsibility for his part in their failure. c. Lyle understands this project will require hard work. d. Lyle believes that the best course of action is to tell the truth.
What is a. Lyle wishes he had chosen a different partner.
300
10. Even though Lucas had been bullying the new kid since the beginning of the year, Lucas shed his crocodile tears after the principal caught him and threatened him with suspension. a. This means that Lucas genuinely feels sorry for his actions. b. This means that Lucas's display of sorrow was insincere. c. This means that Lucas was afraid of lizards. d. This means that Lucas was afraid of the new kid.
b. This means that Lucas's display of sorrow was insincere.
400
Bear in mind / That death is a drum
Metaphor
400
I don't get tired. I got 6 jobs
Hyperbole
400
15. Although I hate green peppers, I ordered them on the pizza because everybody else wanted them and I didn't want to go against the grain. a. To oppose or resist a strong force b. To just go along with whatever is the easiest c. To raise one's voice to an inappropriate level d. To ignore something unpleasant
a. To oppose or resist a strong force
400
. After going to the zoo, the mall, and the movies, Cassie was sick of bending over backwards to entertain her nieces. Which best express the meaning of "bending over backwards" as used in the sentence? a. Cassie was doing very little to entertain her nieces. b. Cassie was making small efforts to entertain her nieces. c. Cassie was trying very hard to entertain her nieces. d. Cassie was not trying at all to entertain her nieces.
c. Cassie was trying very hard to entertain her nieces.
400
11. The researchers at the renowned UC Berkeley have a long history of pushing the envelope in regards to computer science. a. This means that these researchers have long followed behind others in the field. b. This means that these researchers have long led efforts in the field. c. This means that these researchers have kept up with trends in the field. d. This means that these researchers have long attempted to do away with paper record keeping.
b. This means that these researchers have long led efforts in the field.
500
My brain is fire--my heart is lead! / Her soul is flint, and what am I?
What is a metaphor?
500
So maybe jumping out of an airplane without a parachute wasn't the best idea. Understatement
Understatement
500
I had to pay through the nose.
What is "it was really expensive?"
500
8. Ever since country western super group The Mountain Boys started wearing stovepipe hats, those hats have been selling like hotcakes. a. This means that stovepipe hats have been selling quickly. b. This means that stovepipe hats have been selling slowly. c. This means that stovepipe hats have been selling at an average pace. d. This means that stovepipe hats have not been selling at all.
What is a. This means that stovepipe hats have been selling quickly.
500
13. After I told the client that we could give him a discount on the window repairs, the boss said that we couldn't and now I've got egg all over my face. a. Someone who has egg all over his or her face is a person who is known to not tell the truth. b. Someone who has egg all over his or her face is a person who profits from other's misfortunes. c. Someone who has egg all over his or her face is a person who looks foolish or embarrassed. d. Someone who has egg all over his or her face is a person who looks very hungry.
c. Someone who has egg all over his or her face is a person who looks foolish or embarrassed.