Romeo and Juliet - Oxymoron Quiz

What is an oxymoron?

• A phrase with two similar ideas

• A phrase with two opposite ideas

• A phrase with one idea

• A phrase with three ideas

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Which of the following is an example of an oxymoron?

• Fast turtle

• Original copy

• Bright night

• Loud whisper

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What does the oxymoron "virtual reality" imply?

• Something real and tangible

• Something virtual feels real but isn’t

• Something that is only imaginary

• Something that is completely real

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Which of the following is NOT an oxymoron?

• Jumbo shrimp

• Deafening silence

• Bitter sweet

• Happy day

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Which of these is a characteristic of an oxymoron?

• It uses synonyms

• It uses antonyms

• It uses homonyms

• It uses metaphors

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What literary device does Romeo use in the phrases 'O brawling love, O loving hate' and 'Feather of lead, bright smoke, cold fire'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Oxymoron

• Alliteration

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What is the purpose of using oxymorons in literature?

• To create humor

• To show complex/complicated emotions

• To simplify language

• To confuse the reader

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

In the context of Romeo's feelings, what does the oxymoron 'cold fire' suggest?

• Passionate anger

• Indifference

• Intense love

• Mixed feelings

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What does the phrase 'Feather of lead' imply about Romeo's state of mind?

• He feels light and carefree

• He feels burdened and heavy

• He feels strong and powerful

• He feels indifferent

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

What does "Forsworn" mean?

• Promised

• Sworn against or renounced

• Accepted

• Welcomed

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4