Vocabulary Quiz 2/22

Which of the following is an example of a simile?

• The wind whispered through the trees.

• She is as brave as a lion.

• He has a heart of stone.

• Time is a thief.

Identify the verbal irony in the following passage: "Great, another rainy day," he said, as he looked out the window at the storm, his voice dripping with enthusiasm.

• Complaining about the rain

• Describing the rain as great

• The enthusiasm in his voice

• The storm outside

Which scenario is an example of situational irony?

• A fire station burns down.

• A pilot has a fear of heights.

• A librarian who hates reading.

• A cat chases a dog.

What does a dove typically symbolize in literature?

• War

• Peace

• Anger

• Sadness

Which of the following sentences contains a simile?

• The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.

• She walks in beauty, like the night.

• The snow is a white blanket.

• He is an early bird.

In which of these examples is verbal irony evident?

• "I can't wait to start my diet," she said, while eating a slice of cake.

• "What a beautiful view," he said, looking at a wall.

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B

What is the primary purpose of using suspense in a story?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide detailed information

• To build excitement or tension

• To introduce new characters

Which of the following is NOT a symbol commonly found in literature?

• A chain representing freedom

• A rose representing love

• A skull representing death

• A green light representing hope

Identify the situational irony in the following scenario: A professional swimmer drowns in a bathtub.

• The fact that it happened in a bathtub

• The swimmer's profession

• The cause of death

• Both B and C

Which of the following statements is an example of a simile?

• The night was black as coal.

• She is the sunshine of my life.

• Life is a rollercoaster.

• He swims like a fish.