Figures of Speech Quiz

False (B)

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

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

<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

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

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

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

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

<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

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

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

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

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

<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

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

<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

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

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

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

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

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

<p>Alliteration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<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

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

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

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

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

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

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using "like" or "as".

Giving human qualities to non-human things.

A figure of speech that compares two unlike things without using "like" or "as".

Using the same consonant sound at the beginning of several words in a sentence or phrase.

Words that imitate the sounds they represent.

An extreme exaggeration.

Saying the opposite of what you mean.

Speaking to something that can't respond.

A milder or more acceptable term used instead of a stronger or harsher one.

Repeated words, phrases, or clauses in consecutive sentences for emphasis.

A play on words, often humorous, using words with multiple meanings.

A statement that seems contradictory but may be true.

A figure of speech that combines two contradictory ideas.

A repetition of similar vowel sounds in nearby words.

A phrase or expression with a meaning not understood from its individual words.

A mild or indirect word or expression substituted for one considered to be too harsh or blunt.

Anaphora uses repetition to emphasize and create rhythm in speech or writing.

A figure of speech that uses contradictory concepts in a single sentence.

A pronoun ending in '-self' or '-selves' that refers back to the subject of the sentence, showing the action affects the subject itself.

A pronoun ending in '-self' or '-selves' that emphasizes the subject, adding extra force to the statement.

Reflexive pronouns show the action affects the subject, while intensive pronouns emphasize the subject. Reflexive pronouns are essential to the sentence, while intensive pronouns can be removed without changing the meaning.

It's used to show the subject of the sentence, 'John', is the one experiencing the action of blaming.

It emphasizes the subject 'I', the speaker, adding force to the statement.

A word that replaces a noun, referring to a person, place or thing already mentioned.

A Greek myth about an inventor, Daedalus, and his son, Icarus, who escape a tower using wings made of feathers and wax, but Icarus flies too close to the sun, causing the wax to melt and him to fall.

A traditional story explaining natural events or beliefs, often involving gods and supernatural beings.

He was a brilliant inventor who created the Labyrinth, a maze built to hold the Minotaur.

His ambition and lack of caution - he ignores his father's warning and flies too close to the sun.

Words or phrases used by lecturers to rephrase information, making it easier to understand.

Words or phrases that indicate a change in topic or direction in a lecture.

Words or phrases that suggest the lecturer is adding more details to the current topic.

Words or phrases that indicate the lecturer is introducing a different or opposite perspective.

Words or phrases that indicate the lecturer is temporarily shifting away from the main topic.

A short story that teaches a moral lesson, often featuring animals with human-like characteristics.

It means to fight fiercely and violently, using all their strength.

The birds and beasts are at war with each other, with no clear reason for the conflict beyond mutual animosity and perceived injustices.

They switched sides during the war, siding with whoever was winning at that moment.

The moral is that deceitfulness leads to isolation and a lack of true friends.

The wolf unfairly accuses the helpless lamb of muddying his water and uses this as an excuse to eat it.

The Wolf uses false accusations and lies to manipulate the Lamb.

The lamb tries to reason with the wolf and calmly explains that it cannot be responsible for muddying the water upstream.

It illustrates the danger of being vulnerable to the powerful and highlights how the strong often prey on the weak and innocent.

Both fables criticize the abuse of power, with characters using their strength to take advantage of the weaker and innocent.