What is a Simile?
Midterm Review

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English
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9th Grade
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Audrey Wise
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A comparison between two different things using “like” or “as.”
When non-human object are portrayed in such a way we feel they have the ability to act like human beings.
A comparison between two things that are unrelated, but which share some common characteristics
A word which initiates the natural sounds of a thing.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Ron’s leaving his job? That’s old news. He’s been planning that for months.
Allusion
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Hyperbole
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Personification?
A comparison between two different things using “like” or “as.”
When non-human object are portrayed in such a way we feel they have the ability to act like human beings.
A comparison between two things that are unrelated, but which share some common characteristics
A word which initiates the natural sounds of a thing.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Onomatopoeia?
A comparison between two different things using “like” or “as.”
When non-human object are portrayed in such a way we feel they have the ability to act like human beings.
A comparison between two things that are unrelated, but which share some common characteristics
A word which initiates the natural sounds of a thing.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Metaphor?
A comparison between two different things using “like” or “as.”
When non-human object are portrayed in such a way we feel they have the ability to act like human beings.
A comparison between two things that are unrelated, but which share some common characteristics
A word which initiates the natural sounds of a thing.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
The comedy show was a huge success. The audience was dying of laughter the entire time.
Allusion
Metaphor
Oxymoron
Hyperbole
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Oxymoron?
Two opposite ideas are joined together to create an effect.
When sounds repeat
Figure of speech that is an exaggerate for the sake of emphasis.
Words are used in such a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning of the words.
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