Figurative Language and Imagery Quiz

What is the term used to describe a pair of words or a short phrase that encompasses two seemingly opposite words together in a way that still makes sense to the reader?

Oxymoron

Which type of figurative language is created by comparing two unlike things using the words 'like' or 'as'?

Simile

What type of figurative language allows the writer to give human qualities to a non-human object?

Personification

Which figurative language is an ironic understatement created by negating the opposite of the situation?

Litotes Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a sound device that refers to words that make sounds related to their definitions?

Onomatopoeia Signup and view all the answers

Which type of figurative language is an exaggeration that is used to prove a point?

Hyperbole Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in analyzing a prompt or question?

Breaking down the prompt into simple terms Signup and view all the answers

Which method is suggested for comparing and contrasting ideas when looking for both similarities and differences?

Using a Venn diagram Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to finding relevant details in a reading selection for comparison?

Looking for details related to the specific topic identified during the analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using figurative language in writing?

To create a mental image and evoke emotions in the reader Signup and view all the answers

In evaluating a comparison, what should be considered if required to write an essay on one's opinion?

Choosing a side and using details to support one's argument Signup and view all the answers

How does writing improve memory and learning when comparing and contrasting ideas?

By helping to organize and remember the details when comparing and contrasting Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to compare and contrast?

To identify similarities and differences between two things Signup and view all the answers

When discussing a reading selection, what does it mean to compare?

Identify similarities and differences Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if the prompt calls for only contrasting ideas?

Look for differences and ignore the similarities Signup and view all the answers

When analyzing a prompt, what does it mean to analyze?

Break ideas down into manageable parts to help with understanding Signup and view all the answers

What can be very important depending on the task assigned?

Distinguishing between comparing and contrasting Signup and view all the answers

What are some simple steps you can take to successfully compare and contrast?

Analyze the prompt and determine what to evaluate Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of figurative language in writing?

To create layers of meaning in the text Signup and view all the answers

Which literary device refers to the repetition of a specific vowel sound throughout a line of poetry or a sentence in prose?

Assonance Signup and view all the answers

What does understatement achieve as a figure of speech?

Increases the significance of the quality being understated Signup and view all the answers

How does euphemism differ from understatement?

Euphemism is a specific use of diminishing language, whereas understatement is a broader literary device Signup and view all the answers

In what type of situation is understatement often used?

For comedic effect Signup and view all the answers

What does verbal irony involve?

Saying or writing the opposite of what is meant Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of understatement in literature?

To emphasize a character or plot point indirectly Signup and view all the answers

How is meiosis different from understatement?

Meiosis contains a dismissive or witty quality unlike understatement Signup and view all the answers

In Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice,' what does Mr. Darcy's understatement regarding Elizabeth Bennet highlight?

The dramatic relationship between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Signup and view all the answers

How does Mercutio's understatement in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' affect the audience?

It enhances the sense of tragedy for the audience Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of Dorothy's understatement in 'The Wizard of Oz'?

It accentuates Dorothy's innocence and youth Signup and view all the answers

What rhetorical purpose does the understatement 'You're gonna need a bigger boat.' serve in the movie 'Jaws'?

To emphasize the fear, astonishment, and magnitude of the task Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of a litotes?

Hyperbole Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a formal essay?

To present a strong argument Signup and view all the answers