ENG WK3 L3

What is a simile

• a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable.

• A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.
• A simile is an element of writing

• A way writers make themselves sound fancy

Which of the following is an example of a metaphor?

• A comparison using 'like' or 'as'

• Describing something as being something else

• Exaggerating for effect

• Repeating initial consonant sounds

What literary device is used in 'She sells seashells by the seashore'?

• Metaphor

• Onomatopoeia

• Alliteration

• Hyperbole

Which term describes an exaggeration for emphasis or effect?

• Simile

• Metaphor

• Hyperbole

• Irony

What is an aesthetic feature?

• The tone

• aspects of texts that prompt emotional and critical reactions

• Beauty

• A way of describing the layout of an article

What does 'irony' typically involve in literature?

• A direct statement of facts

• Using a word opposite to its literal meaning

• Describing scenes vividly

• Repeating sounds for effect

What is conversational tone?

• Conversational tone is a writing style that mimics everyday speech, making the text sound more informal and engaging.
• Conversational tone is a writing style that lacks emotion and personal touch.
• Conversational tone is a writing style that uses complex vocabulary and formal language.
• Conversational tone is a writing style that is only suitable for academic papers.

What is Active voice?

• Active voice is a type of sentence where the verb performs the action.
• Active voice is a type of sentence or clause in which the subject performs the action expressed by the verb.
• Active voice is a type of sentence where the subject is not involved in the action.
• Active voice is a type of sentence where the subject is passive.

What is an element of conversational tone?

• Formal language with complex vocabulary
• Robotic and monotone speech patterns
• Informal language that mimics natural speech patterns
• Use of jargon and technical terms

Which literary device is characterized by the use of exaggeration to create a strong impression but not to be taken literally?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Hyperbole

• Alliteration