11 Questions
Which one of these is an example of a scheme in figures of speech?
Polysyndeton
What is the meaning of the term 'trope' in the context of figures of speech?
Words carrying a meaning other than their usual significance
Which one of these is an example of transposition in figures of speech?
Omission
Which figure of speech is characterized by the repetition of vowel sounds, such as 'Smooth move' or 'Please leave' or 'That's the fact Jack'?
Assonance
What is the figure of speech that involves the omission of conjunctions between related clauses?
Asyndeton
Which figure of speech involves the repetition of a word or phrase with one or two intervening words?
Diacope
What is the figure of speech that involves the use of two nouns to express an idea when it normally would consist of an adjective and a noun?
Hendiadys
Which one of these is an example of a scheme?
Anaphora
Which one of these is an example of a trope?
Oxymoron
Which one of these is an example of alliteration?
Round and round the rugged rocks the ragged rascal ran
Which one of these is an example of synecdoche?
An Einstein
Test your knowledge of figures of speech and rhetorical figures with this quiz! Learn about schemes and tropes, and discover examples of how words can be used to create powerful rhetorical effects.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
