Schemes and Tropes

Front

What is a metaphor?

Back

A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two different things by saying one thing is another thing.

Front

Which of the following is an example of irony? A fire hydrant causing a flood, A fire station burning down, A firefighter starting a fire, A fire truck running out of water

Back

A fire station burning down

Front

What is alliteration?

Back

Repetition of the same sound or letter at the beginning of closely connected words or phrases.

Front

Which of the following is an example of personification?
Options:
The wind whispered through the trees.
The flowers danced in the breeze.
The car engine roared to life.
The sun is smiling down on us.

Back

The wind whispered through the trees.

Front

What is hyperbole?

Back

Exaggeration for emphasis or dramatic effect.

Front

Give an example of a metaphor.

Back

Time is money.

Front

Identify the type of irony in the following sentence: 'I can't wait to read the 500-page book.'

Back

situational irony

Front

What is the purpose of alliteration in writing?

Back

To create a rhythmic and memorable effect

Front

Which of the following is an example of personification: a) The wind whispered through the trees. b) The sun is shining brightly. c) The car zoomed down the road.

Back

The wind whispered through the trees.

Front

Give an example of hyperbole.

Back

I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.