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What does the expression 'break a leg' commonly mean?

  • To perform poorly
  • To actually break a leg
  • To wish someone good luck (correct)
  • To leave the stage

    • Intensive pronouns and reflexive pronouns serve the same function in a sentence.

    False

    What happens to Daedalus and Icarus as a result of their escape attempt?

    They face tragedy due to Icarus ignoring his father's warning.

    The Labyrinth was built to hold the __________, a dangerous creature.

    <p>Minotaur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms with their definitions:

    <p>Metaphor = A figure of speech comparing two unlike things directly Alliteration = Repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series Onomatopoeia = A word that phonetically imitates the sound it describes Hyperbole = Exaggerated statements not meant to be taken literally Irony = A situation that is opposite of what is expected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following phrases typically indicates moving on to a new point in a lecture?

    <p>All right</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The phrase 'In addition' signals a shift to contrasting information in a lecture.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase could a lecturer use to indicate they are giving contrasting information?

    <p>However</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lecturer wants to return to the main topic and says, '__________, I would like to consider the main points again.'

    <p>Incidentally</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following phrases to their corresponding functions in a lecture:

    <p>Moreover = Giving further information Despite = Giving contrasting information Incidentally = Digressing from the main topic Take a look at this = Referring to visuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

    <p>Time is a thief.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Alliteration involves the repetition of the same vowel sound at the beginning of words.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of onomatopoeia.

    <p>buzzing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An example of hyperbole is: 'I'm so hungry I could eat a ______.'

    <p>horse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the figures of speech with their definitions:

    <p>Metaphor = A direct comparison by stating one thing is another Alliteration = Repetition of the same consonant sound Onomatopoeia = Words that imitate sounds Hyperbole = Exaggeration for emphasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these sentences exemplifies irony?

    <p>The blind leading the blind.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Personification means giving human traits to inanimate objects.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of alliteration in literature?

    <p>To create rhythm or emphasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a euphemism?

    <p>She has passed away.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anaphora is characterized by the repetition of words or phrases in consecutive sentences.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Provide an example of a pun.

    <p>Denial is a river in Egypt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An oxymoron combines two _____ ideas.

    <p>opposing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the figure of speech to its description:

    <p>Euphemism = Milder term replacing a harsh phrase Anaphora = Repetition of phrases in sentences Pun = A humorous play on words Oxymoron = Linking opposing ideas in one phrase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phrase exemplifies a paradox?

    <p>Save money by spending it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Assonance involves the repetition of consonant sounds in nearby words.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an idiom?

    <p>A phrase whose meaning cannot be interpreted by the individual words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A pun often makes you sound clever and _____ .

    <p>humorous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes hyperbole?

    <p>An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary device is exemplified by the term 'tooth and claw' in the context of the battles?

    <p>Alliteration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bat joined the Birds and the Beasts equally during the battle.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary tone of the Wolf towards the Lamb before he attacks?

    <p>Fierce and accusatory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Wolf's accusation towards the Lamb serves as an example of ________ since it blames the victim without justification.

    <p>irony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following literary devices with their definitions:

    <p>Metaphor = A comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as' Hyperbole = An exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally Onomatopoeia = A word that imitates a sound Alliteration = The repetition of the same initial consonant sounds in a sequence of words</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following lines from the content is an example of hyperbole?

    <p>Many a Hare and many a Mouse died</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Bats were well-respected and did not face consequences after the battle.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify an example of alliteration from the content.

    <p>Birds and Beasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Lamb cleverly argues that it couldn't muddy the Wolf's water because it is _____ in the stream.

    <p>downstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the message behind the Bat’s actions in the first story?

    <p>Deception leads to isolation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Figures of Speech

    • Figurative language uses words in a way that deviates from their literal meaning. It can include special repetitions, arrangements, or omissions of words, or use phrases with specialized meanings not based on the literal meanings.

    Types of Figures of Speech

    • Simile: Uses "like" or "as" to compare unlike things.
      • Example: "His response was as cold as ice."
      • Example: "She ran like lightning."
    • Personification: Gives human traits to inanimate objects or ideas.
      • Example: "The wind is howling."
      • Example: "Opportunity knocked."
    • Metaphor: Compares unlike things directly, without using "like" or "as".
      • Example: "She is the apple of my eye."
      • Example: "Time is a thief."
    • Alliteration: Repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words.
      • Example: "She sells sea shells by the seashore."
      • Example: "Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers."
    • Onomatopoeia: Words that imitate sounds.
      • Example: "The buzzing bee flew over my head."
      • Example: "The stone hit the water with a splash."
    • Hyperbole: Exaggeration used for emphasis.
      • Example: "I have told you a million times."
      • Example: "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse."
    • Irony (Sarcasm): The use of words to express the opposite of the literal meaning, often to create a humorous effect.
      • Example: "A fireman afraid of fire."
      • Example: "The blind leading the blind."
    • Apostrophe: Addressing an inanimate object or an absent person.
      • Example: "Oh, rose, how sweet you smell!"
    • Euphemism: Replacing a harsh or offensive term with a milder one.
      • Example: Using "passed away" instead of "died."
    • Anaphora: Repetition of words or phrases at the beginning of consecutive clauses or sentences.
      • Example: "Be bold, be brief, be gone."
    • Pun: Play on words, using a word with multiple meanings.
      • Example: "Denial is a river in Egypt."
    • Paradox: Statement that appears contradictory but may be true or have a deeper meaning.
      • Example: "If I know one thing, I know nothing."
    • Oxymoron: Combining contradictory terms.
      • Example: "Deafening silence"
    • Assonance: Repetition of the same vowel sounds in nearby words.
      • Example: "There was a fleet of sleeping geese."
    • Idioms: Phrases with meanings that differ from the literal meanings of the individual words.
      • Example: "Break a leg" (good luck)
      • Example: "Kill two birds with one stone"

    Intensive and Reflexive Pronouns

    • Reflexive pronouns refer back to the subject of the sentence, emphasizing the action performed by the subject on themselves.
      • Singular: myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself
      • Plural: ourselves, yourselves, themselves

    Modals

    • Modal verbs are auxiliary verbs that provide additional meaning to the main verb. They indicate mood or tense.
    • Examples: can, could, might, may, must, shall, should, will, would, have to, be able to, ought to

    Greek Literature

    • Homer is a Greek poet who lived approximately 800 BC, who created the epic poems The Iliad and The Odyssey.
    • The Iliad recounts part of the Trojan War
    • The Odyssey recounts the adventures of Odysseus returning home after the Trojan War.

    Greek Poetry

    • Sappho was a Greek lyric poet.
    • Kletic Hymn: a genre in Greek poetry, that calls out to goddesses
    • Lyric Poetry: poems that focus on feelings and emotions.

    Interpreting Imagery

    • Visual Imagery: Appeals to sight
    • Auditory Imagery: Appeals to sound
    • Olfactory Imagery: Appeals to smell
    • Gustatory Imagery: Appeals to taste
    • Tactile Imagery: Appeals to touch

    Fables

    • Fables: Brief stories that illustrate a moral or teaching

    Discourse Markers

    • Discourse markers are words or phrases that signal changes in direction, emphasis, or relationship between ideas in a lecture or conversation.

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    Test your knowledge on figures of speech and their types including simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia. This quiz will challenge your understanding of how figurative language enhances communication and expression.

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