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What type of figurative language is used in the phrase "The leaves danced in the wind on the cold October afternoon"?

  • Metaphor
  • Hyperbole
  • Personification (correct)
  • Simile

Which of the following examples best illustrates hyperbole?

  • 'The bees buzz angrily when their hive is disturbed.'
  • 'Jamie runs as fast as the wind.'
  • 'I’m just waiting for him to kick the bucket.'
  • 'My eyes widened at the sight of the mile-high ice cream cones we’re having for dessert.' (correct)

What figurative language technique involves a part being used to represent the whole?

  • Metonym
  • Synecdoche (correct)
  • Assonance
  • Idiom

Which statement correctly defines an idiom?

<p>An expression unique to a group with a meaning not derived from the literal words. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of assonance in language?

<p>Repeating a vowel sound in a phrase. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which example illustrates a simile?

<p>Jamie runs as fast as the wind. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does personification involve?

<p>Giving human-like qualities to non-human entities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which figurative language technique uses sound imitation?

<p>Onomatopoeia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which example is hyperbole used?

<p>My eyes widened at the sight of the mile-high ice cream cones. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using an idiom?

<p>To convey a meaning known through common use. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which definition best describes synecdoche?

<p>Using a part to represent a whole. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes metonymy?

<p>Replacing a word with another that is closely associated. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly defines assonance?

<p>Repeating a vowel sound in a phrase. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which example demonstrates metaphorical language?

<p>She has a heart of stone. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Metaphor

  • A comparison between two unlike things.
  • Example: "Nobody invites Edward to parties because He is a wet blanket"

Simile

  • Similar to a metaphor, but explicitly uses "like" or "as."
  • Example: "Jamie runs as fast as the wind"

Personification

  • Giving human-like qualities to non-human things.
  • Example: "The leaves danced in the wind on the cold October afternoon"

Hyperbole

  • Exaggeration for humorous effect.
  • Example: "My eyes widened at the sight of the mile-high ice cream cones we we're having for dessert"

Onomatopoeia

  • Using words that imitate sounds.
  • Example: "The bees buzz angrily when their hive is disturbed"

Idiom

  • An expression with a meaning understood through common use.
  • Example: "I'm just waiting for him to kick the bucket."

Synecdoche

  • Using a part to represent a whole.
  • Example: Referring to credit cards as "plastic"

Assonance

  • Repeating a vowel sound in a phrase.
  • Example: "It's true, I do like Sue."

Metonymy

  • Replacing a word with a closely associated word.
  • Example: Using "Washington" to refer to the United States

Metaphor

  • A comparison between two unlike things.
  • Example: "Edward is a wet blanket" (implies Edward is boring or dull)

Simile

  • Similar to a metaphor, but uses "like" or "as" to make the comparison.
  • Example: "Jamie runs as fast as the wind" (compares Jamie's speed to the wind)

Personification

  • Giving human-like qualities to non-human things.
  • Example: "The leaves danced in the wind" (leaves cannot dance, but the action is attributed to them)

Hyperbole

  • Exaggeration used for humor or emphasis.
  • Example: "Mile-high ice cream cones" (the cones are not actually a mile high)

Onomatopoeia

  • Words that sound like the action they represent.
  • Example: "Buzz" (imitates the sound bees make)

Idiom

  • An expression with a figurative meaning understood through common use.
  • Example: "Kick the bucket" (means to die)

Synecdoche

  • Using a part to represent the whole.
  • Example: "Plastic" to refer to credit cards (plastic is only a part of the card, but represents the whole)

Assonance

  • Repetition of vowel sounds in a phrase.
  • Example: "It's true, I do like Sue" (repetition of the "oo" sound)

Metonymy

  • Using a closely associated word to represent something else.
  • Example: Using "Washington" to refer to the United States (Washington is the capital city, associated with the whole country)

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Explore various types of figurative language, including metaphors, similes, and personification. This quiz tests your understanding of these literary devices with examples and definitions. Perfect for students of literature and language arts.

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