Language Techniques Quiz

Language Techniques Quiz

9th - 12th Grade

10 Qs

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Language Techniques Quiz

Language Techniques Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

English

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

Created by

James McKenna

Used 2+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a simile?

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

A type of metaphor that transforms one thing into another

A technique that gives human qualities to non-human things

An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of using alliteration in writing?

To compare one thing to another using like or as

To create a memorable sound and emphasize a point

To transform one thing into another

To give human qualities to non-human things

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a metaphor?

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

A language technique that transforms one thing into another

A technique that gives human qualities to non-human things

An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are nouns and verbs used for effect in writing?

To compare one thing to another using like or as

To create a memorable sound and emphasize a point

To evoke or give off certain emotions or feelings

To describe people, places, objects, or actions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is personification?

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

A type of metaphor that transforms one thing into another

A technique that gives human qualities to non-human things

An exaggerated statement that is not meant to be taken literally

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are adjectives and adverbs used for in writing?

To compare one thing to another using like or as

To create a memorable sound and emphasize a point

To add to descriptions and build specific images or feelings

To repeat a word, phrase, or idea again and again

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of repetition in writing?

To stick an idea in a reader's head or to emphasize a particular idea or feeling

To create a memorable sound and emphasize a point

To transform one thing into another

To give human qualities to non-human things

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